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Using Your
Zodiac™ Console
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P/N: 50-0007-01 Rev 10
Table of Contents
About This Guide
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1 Introduction to your
your Zodiac
Zodiac Console
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System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the cable or cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting your console for the first time . . . . . . . . .
Palm Desktop software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Palm Desktop software . . . . . . . . . .
Using your console with another desktop organizer .
Zodiac components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the headphones . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the screen orientation . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the speaker volume and screen brightness
Opening applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Learning to navigate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Your Zodiac Console 3
2 Entering Data in Your
odiac Console
Your ZZodiac
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Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software . . . .
Learning to write Graffiti 2 characters . . . . . . . . .
General Guidelines for Graffiti 2 Writing . . . . . . . .
Graffiti 2 tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Graffiti 2 alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing punctuation marks and other special characters
Using Graffiti 2 Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Graffiti 2 ShortCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using your computer keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using an external keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Managing Applications
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Using the Home screen . . . . . . . .
Customizing the Home screen display .
Arranging icons on the radial menus.
Organizing applications . . . . . . .
Setting Home screen preferences . .
Viewing information on an application .
Installing add-on applications . . . . .
Removing add-on applications . . . . .
Removing Palm Desktop software . . .
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4 Using Music
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Opening Music . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uploading songs from your computer .
Deleting songs . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conserving power while playing songs .
Setting Music preferences . . . . . . .
5 Using Photos
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Opening Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Uploading pictures from your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setting Photos preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Your Zodiac Console 4
Deleting pictures . . . . . .
Deleting a single picture .
Deleting multiple pictures.
Copying pictures . . . . . .
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6 Playing Games
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Playing multi-player games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7 Using Clock
lock
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Opening Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8 Performing Common Tasks
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Creating records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purging records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Categorizing records. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving a record into a category . . . . . . .
Displaying a category of records. . . . . . .
Adding or editing categories . . . . . . . .
Finding records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finding Address Book records . . . . . . . .
Using the Find dialog box . . . . . . . . . .
Using Phone Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sorting records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sorting To Do List records . . . . . . . . . .
Sorting Address Book and Memo Pad records
Making records private. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hiding private records. . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying private records. . . . . . . . . .
Attaching notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Your Zodiac Console 5
9 Using Address Book
Book
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Opening Address Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding and using Address Book entries . . . . . . . . .
Creating an Address Book entry . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing an address entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duplicating an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting different types of phone numbers and addresses
Editing Address Book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Address Book display . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding custom fields at the end of Address Edit screens .
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10 Using Date Book
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Opening Date Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduling events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduling timed events for the current date .
Scheduling a timed event for another date. . .
Scheduling untimed events . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Address Book information to an event .
Rescheduling events . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduling repeating or continuous events . .
Changing repeating or continuous events . . .
Setting the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting an alarm for an event . . . . . . . . .
Snoozing the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting alarm options . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Date Book view . . . . . . . . . .
Working in Week view. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working in Month view . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working in Agenda view . . . . . . . . . . .
Spotting event conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Date Book display . . . . . . . . .
Changing the displayed Start and End Times. .
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Using Your Zodiac Console 6
11 Using Memo Pad
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Opening Memo Pad . . .
Creating memos . . . . .
Reviewing memos . . . .
Arranging the Memo List.
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12 Using To Do List
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Opening To Do List . . . . . . .
Creating To Do List items. . . . .
Setting To Do List priorities. . . .
Checking off To Do List items. . .
Changing priorities and due dates
Sorting To Do items . . . . . . .
Setting To Do List preferences . .
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13 Using Calculator
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Opening Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Using the Calculator buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Displaying recent calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
14 Setting Preferences
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Opening the Preferences screens. . . . . .
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graffiti 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Details . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Login scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to your ISP or dial-in service .
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Using Your Zodiac Console 7
Quick Launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
ShortCut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
15 Synchronizing Data
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Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation . . . . . . . . . 144
Selecting HotSync setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Customizing HotSync application settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
16 Security
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Masking and hiding records. . . . . . . .
Masking private records . . . . . . . .
Hiding private records . . . . . . . . .
Assigning and editing passwords . . . . .
Locking your console . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning on and unlocking your console.
Recovering from a forgotten password .
Deleting a forgotten password . . . . .
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17 Using the At
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Using the Reminder dialog screen . . . . .
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Using the Reminders list screen . . . . . .
Subtle alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the blinking alarm indicator
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Inserting and removing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing applications on an expansion card . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying information about applications on an expansion card.
Copying an application from an expansion card . . . . . . . . .
Beaming or sending applications from an expansion card . . . .
Deleting applications from an expansion card . . . . . . . . . .
Using CardInfo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renaming an expansion card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reformatting an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creating a business card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beaming a record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beaming an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiving beamed information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending information with Bluetooth communication . . . . .
IR HotSync operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing your computer for infrared communication . . .
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication.
Performing an IR HotSync operation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Returning to cable or cradle HotSync operations . . . . . .
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Migration information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a user profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a profile for the first-time HotSync operation
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I’m having trouble installing add-on software. . . . . . . . . .
I’m trying to run a game I just installed and I get an
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My Zodiac won’t turn on.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
My console is not responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I did a soft reset and my console is still not responding. . . . . .
I did an extensions-off reset and console is still not responding. .
When I tap an area on my screen, something else gets
highlighted or I have to tap above or below my target. . . . .
I’m having trouble synchronizing with my computer. . . . . . .
When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy. . . . .
I beamed (or sent) one of my Zodiac games to my friend and
it won’t run on his device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I’m using an SD/MMC card reader to load files directly onto an
expansion card. What folder should I use? . . . . . . . . . .
How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone? . . . . . .
How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer? . . . . .
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I just downloaded and installed a game. I’m now getting
an error that I’m missing a file. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I’m having trouble establishing a network connection. . .
How do I view progress messages during network login? .
How do I view the Network Log? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement . . . 188
Important Note: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . 188
Using Your Zodiac Console 10
About This Guide
Welcome to Using Your Zodiac™ Console. This guide is designed to help you
get up and running quickly on your console. It describes all you need to know
about how to use your Zodiac console and the applications that come with it.
This guide shows you how to:
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Identify all the parts of your console
View and enter data
Use the applications that come with your console
Use your console with your computer
Personalize your console with your own preference settings
After you become familiar with the basic functionality of your Zodiac console,
you can use this guide as a reference for less common tasks, for maintaining
your Zodiac console, and as a source of information if you have problems
operating it. For additional information visit tapwave.com.
Some of the applications that come with your Zodiac console are
documented separately. If you do not find information about a particular
application in this guide, look for the PDF file in the folder for that application
on the CD that came with your Zodiac console or visit tapwave.com.
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1
Introduction to your
Zodiac Console
Your Zodiac console combines a full mobile entertainment experience -including music, photos, movies, and interactive video games -- with the best
organizer tools available.
Using HotSync® technology you can add media to your console as well as
synchronize (exchange, update, and backup) your personal data.
Your Zodiac console gives you everything you need to go, do, and play.
System requirements
To install and operate Palm Desktop software your computer system must
meet the following minimum requirements:
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Windows 98 SE/2000 (with service pack 3)/me/XP Home/XP Pro (with
administrator rights)
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IBM-compatible Pentium computer or higher
40 MB available hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
One available USB port
In addition, the following equipment is required for optional connectivity
features:
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Internet service provider (ISP)
Compatible mobile phone
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Connecting the cable or cradle
Connecting the cable or cradle
The HotSync cable that comes with your Zodiac console enables you to
synchronize the information on your console with your computer. You can
also purchase an optional HotSync cradle to synchronize your console.
IMPORTANT: If you are migrating from another Palm Powered™ console, follow
the instructions on page 174 before connecting the cable or cradle and installing
the Palm Desktop software.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Plug the HotSync cable or cradle into a USB port on your computer.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter cable and the HotSync cable.
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Charging the battery
Charging the battery
To use your Zodiac console, you must connect it to an AC outlet and charge
the battery.
1. Connect your console to an AC outlet using one of these three setups:
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Desktop Setup. Connect the optional HotSync cradle (sold separately)
to the HotSync cable, your computer, and an outlet as described in the
cradle instructions, and then insert your console in the cradle.
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Travel Setup. Connect the HotSync cable to your computer and an
outlet as described on page 13, and then connect your console to the
HotSync cable.
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Ultra-light Setup. Connect the power adapter cable to your console.
Travel Setup
Ultra-light Setup
2. Wait approximately 2 hours for the battery to fully charge.
While your console charges, the LED is yellow. When your console is fully
charged, the LED turns green.
When your console needs to be recharged, the LED blinks and turns yellow.
When the LED turns red, your battery is extremely low.
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Charging the battery
Charging tips
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Although you can turn your console on while it is charging, your
console charges more quickly while it is turned off.
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The battery has a built-in sensor to prevent it from overheating. This
also means that it stops charging if the environment is too warm.
– Keep in mind that operating your console while charging the
battery generates heat.
– We do not recommend charging your console in environments
that are over 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
– If you must charge your console in temperatures above 91 degrees
Fahrenheit, do not turn it on while it is charging.
Battery life
Extend the life of your battery by following these guidelines:
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Use the lowest brightness setting you find comfortable (see page 23).
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Keep the Auto-off after setting in General Preferences set to 30
seconds in case you forget to turn off your console.
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Use the headphones when listening to music and videos and keep the
volume low. Playing them loudly through the internal speakers will
significantly reduce battery life. Playing them loudly through the
headphones can permanently damage your hearing.
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Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it.
Turn off your console as soon as you finish using it. Do not wait for the
auto timeout to turn it off.
Turn off the Beam Receive setting in General Preferences when you’re
not using the IR port to receive information from another device.
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Starting your console for the first time
Starting your console for the first time
The first time you start your Zodiac console, setup instructions appear on the
screen. These instructions guide you through calibrating the touch-screen
(also called the digitizer) and the analog controller.
1. Press the Power button
.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions, tapping the screen and moving the
analog controller
where indicated.
Palm Desktop software
Palm Desktop software includes many of the same applications as your
Zodiac console: Photos, Music, Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, and
Memo Pad. You can use the HotSync feature of this software to load,
exchange, and backup files between your console and your computer.
It’s a good idea to back up your files in case something happens to the data on
your Zodiac console. Changes you make on your Zodiac console or Palm
Desktop software appear in both places after you synchronize.
Using the Palm Desktop software, you can do the following:
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Work with your Zodiac console applications on your computer to view,
enter, and modify files stored on your console.
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Back up the files stored on your console with HotSync technology and
synchronize the files in your Palm Desktop software. Synchronization is
a one-step procedure that ensures your data is always safe and up-todate. See page 144 for more information.
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Load compatible files and applications onto your console from your
computer.
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Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other
desktop applications into selected applications. See page 41 for more
information.
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Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad
information on any printer.
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Palm Desktop software
Installing Palm Desktop software
The following instructions guide you through installing Palm Desktop
software so that you can transfer data from your computer to your console.
Before you begin, make sure you connected the HotSync cable or cradle to
your computer as described on page 13.
After installation, refer to the online Help in Palm Desktop software for
information on how to use the software.
IMPORTANT: Do not copy the Palm Desktop software files to your
computer’s hard disk. You must use the installer to place the files in
their proper locations and to decompress the files.
TIP: If you are a System Administrator preparing several consoles for a group
of users, you may want to create a user profile to install a standard set of data.
See page 176 before performing the first HotSync operation.
1. Exit any open programs, including those that run at startup (such as
Microsoft Office), and disable any virus-scanning software.
2. Insert the Palm Desktop software CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: If the installation does not begin automatically, click the Windows
Start button, choose Run, enter D:\autorun.exe, and then click OK. If necessary,
replace D: with the drive letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. When
prompted, complete the following steps:
a. Install Palm Desktop software, which also installs your free Bonus Software
applications.
b. Select or create a user name.
c. Connect your console to the cable or cradle and synchronize.
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Palm Desktop software
d. Create your FREE tapwave.com account.
Using your console with another desktop organizer
If you prefer to use another desktop organizer, such as Microsoft Outlook, you
can do so. After you install Palm Desktop software, simply install the
connection software for your desktop organizer, called a conduit. The conduit
lets you synchronize the data between your console and your desktop
organizer.
The Palm Desktop software CD includes PocketMirror from Chapura conduit,
which enables you to synchronize the PIM applications (Date Book, Address
Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad) with Microsoft Outlook. If you would like to
synchronize these applications with Microsoft Outlook, first install Palm
Desktop software, and then browse the CD for Chapura PocketMirror, and run
the setup program to install it.
If you want to synchronize with a desktop organizer application other than
Palm Desktop software or Microsoft Outlook or, you must purchase the
necessary conduit software (if available).
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Zodiac components
Zodiac components
About the front panel
Bluetooth button
Right trigger
Action buttons
Right speaker
Left trigger
Power button
Analog controller
Function button
Console screen
Left speaker
Headphone jack
Home button
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Bluetooth button. Activates the built-in Bluetooth radio so that your
Zodiac console can communicate with other devices that are enabled
with Bluetooth technology. For details, see page 124 and page 170.
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Trigger buttons. Performs various actions based on the application.
Power button. Turns the console on (if it is off) and returns to the last
screen that was displayed. Press the Power button again to turn the
console off.
Pressing and holding the Power button opens the dialog box where
you can adjust the sound volume and screen brightness. For details,
see page 23.
The Power button also includes an LED that changes color based on
the status of the battery.
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Zodiac components
– Green. Appears when your console is connected to the cable or
cradle and it is fully charged.
– Yellow. Appears when your console is charging.
– Red. Appears when your console battery is critically low and needs
to be charged.
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Analog controller. Allows you to navigate through the Home screen
and move around within applications. Move it in the direction you
want to go, or press it when centered to select an item. For details, see
page 25.
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Function button. Performs various actions based on the application.
For example, in Date Book you can press this button to change the
calendar display format.
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Left/Right speakers. Enables you to listen to music and game sounds
without using the headphones.
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Headphone jack. Enables you to connect headphones to your console
so you can discreetly listen to music and game sounds.
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Home button. Opens the Home screen where you can select a game
or application that you want to start. For details, see page 43.
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Console screen. Displays the applications and data stored in your
console. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.
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Action buttons. Activates various functions based on the application.
For example, in a game, these buttons might be used for acceleration,
braking, stunts, or weapons, but in the Home screen, these buttons are
shortcuts to your favorite games or applications. See page 47 for
details on the Enable Quick Launch option to assign your favorite
shortcuts to these buttons.
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Zodiac components
About the back panel
Expansion slots
Stylus channel
and stylus
IR port
Reset button
HotSync connector
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Reset button. Under normal use, you should not have to use the reset
button. See page 179 for information on when and how to use the
reset button.
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IR port. Uses infrared technology to transmit data to and receive data
from other devices, see page 167 for details.
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Expansion slots. Enables you to expand your console’s storage
capacity and capabilities by inserting expansion cards. See page 158 to
learn more about using expansion cards.
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HotSync connector. Connects your console to the cable or cradle,
which in turn connects to your computer and the AC adapter. This
allows you to recharge your console and to synchronize the
information between your console and your computer using HotSync
technology. For more information, see page page 144.
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Stylus channel and stylus. Holds the stylus when you are not using it.
The stylus is the writing instrument you use to enter data on your
console.
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Zodiac components
Removing the stylus
To use the stylus, remove it from the channel and hold it as you would a pen
or pencil.
Connecting the headphones
Your Zodiac console includes a pair of stereo headphones that you can use
while listening to music, playing games, or watching video clips. Using
headphones or external speakers instead of the built-in speakers also
conserves battery power.
IMPORTANT: When using the headphones, keep the volume soft. Listening to
loud volumes through the headphones can permanently damage your hearing.
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Zodiac components
Adjusting the screen orientation
In many applications you can change the orientation of your Zodiac display
by switching between portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) mode.
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Tap the Orientation icon in the Status Bar to switch between
portrait and landscape mode. See page 26 to learn about the Status
Bar.
TIP: In landscape mode, you can also choose whether the Status Bar
and Input Area appear on the left or right side of the screen. For details,
see page 130.
Adjusting the speaker volume and screen brightness
You can quickly adjust the volume level or sound in your applications and the
brightness of your screen to make it easy to see in a variety of lighting
conditions.
1. Press and hold the Power button
the Status Bar.
or tap the Power Controls icon
Sound icon
in
Mute icon
Sound
slider
Brightness
slider
2. Adjust the sound by doing one of the following:
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Tap the Sound icon and drag the slider to adjust the volume level.
Tap the Mute icon and choose how long the sound remains off.
3. Adjust the brightness by doing one of the following:
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Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Tap to the right or left of the slider to adjust the brightness in small
increments.
4. Tap Done.
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Opening applications
Opening applications
You can use the Home screen to open any application installed on your
console. The Home screen displays your user name, the current time, the
battery level, a radial menu of your favorite categories, and a list of remaining
categories.
You can choose which icons appear on the radial menu and which icons
appear on the list. If you have expansion cards inserted in the expansion slots,
each card appears as a category.
1. Press the Home button
.
Radial menu
Menu list
2. Open a category by doing one of the following:
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Move the analog controller
in the direction that corresponds to the
category you want to open. The placement of the icon on the radial
menu corresponds to the directional controls on the analog controller.
After you highlight your selection, release the analog controller to
open the category.
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Press the Function button to move from the radial menu to the list, and
then scroll to a category on the list. With the analog controller
centered, press it to open the category.
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Tap a category icon on the screen.
TIP: To view a list of all your applications, select All from the category list on
the right side of the screen.
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Learning to navigate
3. Open an application by doing one of the following:
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Move the analog controller
in the direction that corresponds to the
application you want to open. The placement of the icon on the radial
menu corresponds to the directional controls on the analog controller.
After you highlight your selection, release the analog controller to
open the application.
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Scroll to an application icon in the All view list (if you already selected
the All category). With the analog controller
centered, press it to
open the application.
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Press the Function button to move from the radial menu to the list, and
then scroll to an application on the list. With the analog controller
centered, press it to open the application.
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Tap an application icon on the screen.
Learning to navigate
Just as you use a mouse pointer to click elements on your computer’s screen,
you use the stylus to tap elements on your console’s touch-sensitive screen.
Tapping is the basic action used to perform tasks on your console. In addition,
you can drag the stylus to select text.
IMPORTANT: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes
on the console screen. Do not use a pen, pencil, or any other sharp object to
write or tap on the console screen, as it may damage the screen. If you
misplace your stylus, visit tapwave.com for information on a replacement.
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Learning to navigate
Status Bar
The Status Bar can appear on the far right, on the far left, or at the bottom of your
screen. When you tap an icon on the Status Bar, it performs the following actions:
Status Bar
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Home icon
. Displays the Home screen where you can open applications.
Menu icon
. Displays the menu bar where you can choose menu commands.
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Power Controls icon
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Attention icon
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Expand/Collapse icon . Expands and collapses the Input Area display to
provide a larger viewing area while playing games or using applications where
data entry is not required. If the application is designed to take advantage of
the extra screen space, you can view additional information where the Input
Area normally appears.
Find icon . Opens the Find dialog box where you can perform system-wide
searches on a text string.
. Displays the volume, mute, and brightness controls.
Music Controls icon . Opens the Music Controls dialog box where you can
control music settings with the analog controller, switch to the power-saving
Hold state, or open the Music application. A pause symbol appears in the
upper-left corner of this icon when playback is paused. For more information,
see page 57.
. Flashes when you have alerts to review.
Orientation icon . Switches the orientation of the screen display between
portrait and landscape mode (when available). In landscape mode, you can also
choose whether the Status Bar and Input Area appear on the left or right side of
the screen. This option is designed to facilitate left-handed data entry in
applications that support this feature. For more information, see page 130.
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Learning to navigate
Input Area
The Input Area enables you to enter data on your console using Graffiti® 2
characters or the onscreen keyboard. It includes the following elements:
ABC
ABC
abc
123
abc
Division
marks
123
Division
marks
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Division marks. Separates the various portions of the Input Area.
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123. Indicates that you can write numeric Graffiti 2 characters in this
portion of the Input Area. When you tap this icon, the numeric
onscreen keyboard appears.
ABC and abc. Indicates which type of Graffiti 2 characters (upper or
lower case) you can write in this portion of the Input Area. When you
tap these icons, the alphabetic onscreen keyboard appears.
NOTE: The cursor must be in an input field to enter Graffiti 2 characters
or open the onscreen keyboard.
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Learning to navigate
Entering data
You can enter text, numbers, and symbols into your Zodiac in four ways:
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Using Graffiti 2 (see page 32)
Using the onscreen keyboard (see page 39)
Using an external keyboard (see page 41)
Entering or importing data in Palm Desktop software, and then
synchronizing with your console (see page 40)
There are also onscreen controls that enable you to enter data by selecting
options:
Pick list
Box
Button
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Pick list. Displays a list of choices. Tap the black triangle next to the
pick list name to display a list of choices, and then tap an item in the list
to select it.
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Box. Indicates the state of the corresponding option. A check mark in a
box means the option is active. If a box is empty, tapping it inserts a
check mark. If a box is checked, tapping it removes the check mark.
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Button. Initiates a command when tapped. Buttons, such as New or
Done, appear in dialog boxes and at the bottom of application screens.
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Navigation controls
Many applications include onscreen controls that enable you to navigate
through your data:
Previous
arrow
Next
arrow
Scroll bar
slider
Scroll bar
arrow
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Next or previous arrow. Displays the previous or next page of
information.
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Scroll bar. Moves through long notes or memos. Tap and hold down
the scroll bar slider to scroll through pages; tap the slider arrow at
either end to move one line at a time. To scroll to the previous page,
tap the scroll bar just above the slider; to scroll to the next page, tap
the scroll bar just below the slider. You can also scroll to the previous
and next pages by moving the analog controller
Up and Down.
Menus
Menus and commands are specific to each application and area within the
application. For example, in Memo Pad, the Memo List screen and the Memo
screen display different menus.
Some applications or screens do not have menus. Where available, menu
commands for each application are described in the corresponding
application’s chapter, with the exception of the Edit menu. For information on
Edit menu commands, see page 72.
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Learning to navigate
1. Tap the Menu icon
or the title bar to open the menu bar.
2. Select a command from the menu by tapping it with the stylus or by
moving the analog controller
to highlight it and then pressing the
analog controller while it is centered.
Command toolbar
The command toolbar enables you to initiate a command by tapping an icon
or writing a Graffiti 2 quick stroke instead of using the menus. Most menu
commands have an equivalent Graffiti 2 quick stroke, which is similar to
keyboard shortcuts used to execute commands on computers.
The Graffiti 2 quick stroke appears next to the command in the menu. To use
Graffiti 2 quick strokes, menus must be closed.
1. In the abc or ABC portions of the Input Area, draw the Graffiti 2 menu
command stroke (a diagonal line from the lower-left to upper-right) to
display the command toolbar.
2. Within 4 seconds, do one of the following:
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Tap an icon that represents the command you want. The icons vary
within each application.
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Enter a Graffiti 2 quick stroke in the Input Area. For example, to choose
Select All from the Edit menu, draw the letter S.
TIP: If you wait more than four seconds to draw the quick stroke letter, you
need to redraw the menu command stroke to redisplay the command toolbar.
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Tips
Many of the dialog boxes that appear on your console contain a Tips icon in
the upper-right corner. Tips anticipate questions you may have and provide
shortcuts for using the dialog box or other useful information.
1. Tap the Tips icon
in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
Tips icon
2. Tap Done after reading the tip.
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Entering Data in Your
Zodiac Console
You can enter data into your Zodiac console by using the onscreen keyboard,
writing with the stylus in the Input Area, using your computer keyboard,
using an external keyboard, or by importing data from another application.
Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
You can use Graffiti 2 strokes to create letters, numbers, punctuation, and
symbols. The Graffiti 2 writing strokes include all letters, numbers, and
symbols found on a standard keyboard.
Learning to write Graffiti 2 characters
With only a few minutes of practice, you’ll find it easy to enter accurate text
and numbers using Graffiti 2 writing strokes.
The Graffiti 2 demo shows how to use the handwriting software. The first
time you turn on your console the Welcome application automatically guides
you through the setup process. When you complete setup, you are invited to
learn how to use the Graffiti 2 handwriting software.
After you view the Welcome application the first time, a Graffiti 2 Demo icon
appears in the Utilities category on the Home screen. Select this icon to
view the demo at any time. You can also select the Welcome icon
in the
Utilities category to view the Welcome application again.
TIP: When you reach the Stroke Lookup screen of the demo, use the pick
list to view the wide variety of characters that you can make. As you tap a
character, an animation of the strokes used to form that character appears.
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Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
Tap here to view
other strokes
General Guidelines for Graffiti 2 Writing
Follow these guidelines to learn and use Graffiti 2 writing strokes successfully:
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To achieve 100% accuracy, practice drawing characters exactly as they
appear in the tables later in this chapter.
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The heavy dot on each shape indicates where to start the stroke. Some
characters have similar shapes, but different starting and ending
points. Always start the stroke at the heavy dot, but do not draw the
heavy dot; (it is there only as a guideline).
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The Graffiti 2 writing strokes for letters closely resemble letters of the
standard English alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. Graffiti 2
includes symbols made with a single stroke and symbols made with
multiple strokes.
For multi-stroke characters, a temporary character appears after the
first stroke, to show that the stroke was recognized. For example, after
the first vertical stroke of “t”, a temporary “l” is shown. There is a limited
time window, during which you must draw the second stroke.
Otherwise the temporary stroke is recorded.
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The Input Area is divided into three parts, one for writing uppercase
letters, one for writing lowercase letters, and one for writing numbers.
The small marks at the top and bottom of the Input Area define the
division lines. To have your console recognize uppercase letters,
lowercase letters, and numbers, you must begin the strokes in the
corresponding portion of the Input Area.
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Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
Write lowercase letters here
Write numbers
here
Write uppercase
letters here
Division marks
1. Tap the screen where you want to write text, for example, on a line next to
a time in Date Book.
NOTE: A blinking cursor must appear onscreen in the entry field before you
can begin writing text.
2. Use the tables on the following pages to find the stroke shape for the
letter you want to write. For example, the stroke shown below creates the
letter A.
Start stroke at
heavy dot
Lift stylus here
You use the same shape to create both the lowercase letter and the
uppercase letter.
3. Position the stylus in the appropriate place of the Input Area depending
on whether you want to write an uppercase or lowercase letter.
4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot, and draw the stroke shape as it
appears in the tables.
5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape.
6. Your console recognizes your stroke immediately and displays the letter
at the insertion point onscreen. As soon as you lift the stylus from the
screen, you can begin the stroke for the next character you want to write.
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Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
Graffiti 2 tips
When using Graffiti 2 writing, keep the following tips in mind:
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For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes; strokes that nearly
fill the Input Area are easily interpreted.
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To delete characters, set the insertion point to the right of the
character you want to delete, and draw the Backspace stroke (a line
from right to left) in the Input Area.
•
•
Write at natural speed. Writing too slowly can produce errors.
•
When letters and numbers can be written using two different strokes,
use the one that’s easiest for you.
•
•
Press firmly.
Do not write at a slant. Keep vertical strokes parallel to the sides of the
Input Area.
Some characters can be formed in more than one way, and you can
choose which method you prefer. See page 131 for details.
The Graffiti 2 alphabet
Draw Graffiti 2 letters according to the following alphabet.
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Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
Writing punctuation marks and other special characters
Using Graffiti 2 writing, you can create any punctuation symbol and special
character available from a standard keyboard.
•
Punctuation marks. The period and comma punctuation marks can
be written in any portion of the Input Area (the uppercase, lowercase,
or number area). Other common punctuation marks can be written
only in specific parts of the Input Area. The chart below indicates
where the punctuation marks must be drawn (in general, the more
frequently used punctuation is on the left side).
– Characters that appear on the left side of the chart must be drawn
in the alphabetic (uppercase or lowercase) portions of the Input
Area.
– Characters that appear on the right side of the chart must be drawn
in the number portion of the Input Area.
TIP: If you draw the Shift stroke (see page 36) before entering a punctuation
mark, you can enter punctuation strokes anywhere in the Input Area. This
requires an extra stroke, but you may find it easier, since you don’t have to
remember on which side of the Input Area to make the punctuation strokes.
•
Symbols and other special characters. You can write symbols and
other special characters using the Shift command. When you make a
vertical stroke from the bottom to the top in the Input Area, the Shift
indicator arrow appears in the lower right corner of the screen. While
this arrow is visible, you can make the characters shown in the
illustration below. Once the arrow goes away, the symbol or other
special character appears.
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Entering data using Graffiti 2 handwriting software
TIP: Using an additional Shift stroke to finish writing the character (as shown
in the demo) is optional, but it makes the character appear more quickly.
After drawing the Shift stroke, draw punctuation marks, symbols or accent
marks using the following strokes:
TIP: Samples of the character strokes are available in the Graffiti 2 Help file.
To view the Help file, tap the Menu icon , and from the Edit menu, select
Graffiti 2 Help. Note that the accented characters appear on a Punctuation
Shift screen, but do not use the Shift command.
•
Accented letters. When writing letters with accent marks, first write
the uppercase or lowercase letter stroke in the appropriate portion of
the Input Area. Then quickly write the accent stroke (shown above) in
the number portion of the Input Area.
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Using Graffiti 2 Gestures
Using Graffiti 2 Gestures
Gestures are editing commands, such as cut, paste, and the ShortCut
command which is explained in the next section. To use gestures, draw the
following strokes:
TIP: The Menu command stroke must be drawn in either of the letter
portions of the Input Area. The remaining strokes can be drawn anywhere
in the Input Area.
Using Graffiti 2 ShortCuts
Graffiti 2 ShortCuts let you quickly and easily enter commonly used words or
phrases. ShortCuts are similar to the Glossary or Autotext features of some
word processors. Graffiti 2 writing comes with several predefined ShortCuts.
You can also create your own for any words, letters, or numbers, see page 141
for details.
Your console includes the following predefined Graffiti 2 ShortCuts for
common entries:
•
•
•
•
•
br—Breakfast
di—Dinner
ds—Date stamp
dts—Date/time stamp
lu—Lunch
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Using the onscreen keyboard
•
•
me—Meeting
ts—Time stamp
1. Draw the ShortCut stroke.
2. Draw the ShortCut character(s).
When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the ShortCut symbol appears at the
insertion point.
ShortCut
Using the onscreen keyboard
You can open the onscreen keyboard anytime you need to enter text or
numbers on your console.
1. Open any application (such as Address Book).
2. Tap any record, or tap New.
3. In the Input Area, tap one of the following to display the corresponding
onscreen keyboard:
•
•
ABC or abc - display the alphabetic keyboard.
123 - displays the numeric keyboard.
ABC
ABC
abc
123
abc
Division
marks
123
Division
marks
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Using your computer keyboard
4. To display the international keyboard, open an onscreen keyboard, and
then tap Int’l at the bottom of the keyboard display.
TIP: To select any of the three keyboards, tap the Menu icon
tap Edit. Tap Keyboard, and then tap the keyboard you want.
and then
.
Alpha
Tab
Backspace
Carriage return
Caps Lock
Caps Shift
Numeric
Tap here to display
alphabetic keyboard
Tap here to display
numeric keyboard
International
Tap here to display
international keyboard
5. Tap the desired characters or numbers; then tap Done to enter the text or
numbers.
Using your computer keyboard
At times, you may prefer to use your computer keyboard rather than the
onscreen keyboard to enter or modify information on your console.
You can enter information from your computer keyboard using Palm™
Desktop software or any supported desktop organizer installed for use with
your console. You can then perform a HotSync operation to synchronize the
information on your computer with the information you entered on your
console. All the Organizer applications on your console are available in Palm
Desktop software and in most desktop organizer software.
Refer to Palm Desktop online Help for more information on entering data on
your computer.
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Using an external keyboard
Using an external keyboard
You can connect an optional external keyboard accessory to your console so
you can type data directly into your console. External keyboards are very
useful for typing large amounts of data quickly and accurately while you are
away from your computer. Visit tapwave.com to learn about keyboards and
other accessories available for your console.
Importing data
If you have data stored in computer applications such as spreadsheets and
databases, or if you want to import data from another device, you can transfer
the data to your Zodiac console without entering it manually. Save the data in
one of the file formats listed below, import it into Palm Desktop software, and
then perform a HotSync operation to transfer the data to your console.
Palm Desktop software can import data in the following file formats:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Comma delimited (.csv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only.
Tab delimited (.tab, .tsv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only.
CSV (Lotus Organizer 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only.
vCal (.vcs): Date Book only.
vCard (.vcf): Address Book only.
Date Book archive (.dba).
Address Book archive (.aba).
To Do List archive (.tda).
Memo Pad archive (.mpa).
Archive formats can only be used with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive
file formats to share information with other people who use Palm Powered
devices or to create a copy of your important Palm Desktop information.
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. Click the application into which you want to import data.
3. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, do
the following:
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Importing data
a. Select Edit Categories from the Category list.
b. Make sure that all the categories that appear in the imported file also exist in
the application.
c. If any of the categories do not exist, click New and create the categories now;
otherwise, the records you import will be placed in the Unfiled category.
d. Click OK.
e. Select All from the Category list.
4. Choose File > Import; then select the file you want to import, and click
Open.
5. To import data into the correct Palm Desktop fields, drag fields in the left
column so that they are opposite the corresponding imported field on the
right.
6. To exclude a field from being imported, uncheck the field’s box.
7. Click OK.
8. The imported data is highlighted in the application.
9. To add the imported data to your console, perform a HotSync operation.
See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and
exporting data.
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3
Managing Applications
This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Zodiac
console, how to personalize application settings, and how to organize
applications into related groups.
Using the Home screen
The Home screen enables you to open applications on your console. All the
applications installed on your console are organized into categories which
appear in the Home screen. By default the Home screen displays a radial
menu and list of your application categories. When you choose a category,
the applications in that category appear on the radial menu and in the list.
In addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the Home screen
also displays your user name, the battery level, and the current time. When
you open a category, the category name replaces your user name.
You can customize the Home screen as described later in this chapter.
1. Press the Home button
or tap the Home icon.
.
Radial menu
Menu list
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Using the Home screen
2. Open a category by doing one of the following:
•
Move the analog controller
in the direction that corresponds to the
category you want to open. The placement of the icons on the radial
menu correspond to the directional controls on the analog controller.
After you highlight your selection, release the analog controller to
open the category.
•
Press the Function button to move from the radial menu to the list,
then scroll to a category on the list. With the analog controller
centered, press it to open the category.
•
Tap a category icon on the screen.
TIP: To view a list of all your applications, select All from the category list on
the right side of the screen.
3. Open an application by doing one of the following:
•
Move the analog controller
in the direction that corresponds to the
application you want to open. The placement of the icons on the radial
menu correspond to the directional controls on the analog controller.
After you highlight your selection, release the analog controller to
open the application.
•
Scroll to an application icon in the All view list (if you already selected
the All category). With the analog controller
centered, press it to
open the application.
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Customizing the Home screen display
•
Press the Function button to move from the radial menu to the list, and
then scroll to an application on the list. With the analog controller
centered, press it to open the application.
•
Tap an application icon on the screen.
Customizing the Home screen display
There are several ways you can customize the Home screen display. You can
rearrange the icons on radial menus, move applications to a different
category, create new categories, and set display and button preferences.
Arranging icons on the radial menus
Each radial menu can contain up to eight icons. You can move icons to a
different spoke on a radial menu, or move them between a radial menu and
the corresponding list.
To arrange the radial menus, do any of the following:
•
Drag an icon from the list to a spoke on the radial menu. If that spoke is
already occupied, the previous occupant moves to the list.
•
Drag an icon from one spoke on the radial menu to another spoke. If
the new spoke is already occupied, the icons trade places.
•
Drag an icon from the radial menu to the list. The spoke remains empty
and the icon appears in alphabetical order on the list.
Organizing applications
Your Zodiac console supports up to 15 categories. The category feature
enables you to organize your applications into logical groups so that you can
easily find and open them. You can move applications between categories
and add, rename, and delete categories as needed.
Moving applications between categories
1. Press the Home button
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
.
3. From the App menu, select Category.
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Customizing the Home screen display
4. From the pick list next to an application, select a different category.
5. Tap Done.
Creating or renaming a category
1. Press the Home button
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
.
3. From the App menu, select Category.
4. Tap Edit Categories.
5. Tap New or Rename.
6. Enter the category name, and then tap OK to add or rename the category.
7. Tap OK to close the Edit Categories dialog box.
8. Tap Done.
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Customizing the Home screen display
Deleting a category
1. Press the Home button
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
.
3. From the App menu, select Category.
4. Tap Edit Categories.
5. Select a category, and then tap Delete.
6. Tap Yes to confirm deletion.
7. Tap Done.
Setting Home screen preferences
You can use the Home screen Preferences settings to change the background
graphic, display all your applications in an alphabetical list, and map
applications to the action buttons.
1. Press the Home button
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
.
3. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
4. Set any of the following options:
•
Background. Replace the background with any JPEG picture available
in the Photos application on your console.
•
Color Theme. Set the background color for the Home screen. To
change the colors, tap the color box to open the Home Color Themes
dialog box, tap a color theme, and then tap OK.
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Viewing information on an application
Tap pick list to create
a custom color background
TIP: To create a custom color background, tap the pick list in the lowerright corner of the Home Color Themes dialog box and use the Palette, RGB,
or HSV settings to create your own background.
•
Open to. Choose which screen appears when you press the Home
button.
– Home Screen. Display the top level radial menu that shows the
various categories.
– All Applications. Display all of your application icons in an
alphabetical list (instead of radial menus).
– Last View. Display the last Home screen or category you viewed.
•
One button Quick Launch from Home Screen. Open the assigned
applications when you press each of the four Action buttons from the
Home screen. Use the Quick Launch Preferences screen to assign
applications to the Action buttons. See page 141 for details.
5. Tap Done.
Viewing information on an application
You can get information on any application by displaying the Info screen. The
Info screen displays the name, version number, size, and number of records
associated with each application on your console.
1. Press the Home button
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
.
3. From the App menu, select Info.
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Installing add-on applications
4. From the Device pick list, select Console or the name of an expansion card
inserted in a slot.
5. Tap Version, Size, Records to view the corresponding information for the
selected device.
6. Tap Done.
Installing add-on applications
In addition to the applications that came with your console, you can use the
Install Tool to install applications (called add-on applications) during a
HotSync operation. A variety of third-party games and applications are
available for your console; for more information visit tapwave.com.
Add-on applications can reside in your console’s internal memory or on an
expansion card. You can remove add-on applications at any time; for more
information, see page 51.
There are also several Bonus Software applications included on the CD that
came with your console. If you did not install these applications when you
installed Palm Desktop software, you can install them at any time by choosing
the Install Bonus Software option from the CD menu. After you install an
application, check the CD for the accompanying documentation.
IMPORTANT: Some games require special installation tools. Check the README
file for your game to see if you can use the Palm Install Tool or if you need a
special installation tool.
Some add-on applications consist of multiple PRC or PDB files. Check the
application’s manual to ensure that you install all the required files.
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Installing add-on applications
1. From your computer, double-click the PRC or PDB file you want to install.
The Install Tool window opens and the selected file appears in the list of
applications to install.
TIP: You can also select the Install Tool dialog box by selecting Install Tool
from the Palm Desktop program group, or by clicking the Install icon in Palm
Desktop software.
2. In the User drop-down list, select the user name that corresponds to your
Zodiac console.
3. (Optional) Click Change Destination, click the arrows to indicate whether
you want to install the application on your console or an expansion card,
and then click OK.
TIP: If you decide not to install an application, select it in the list of files in the
Palm Install Tool dialog box and click Remove. The application is removed from
the dialog box list, but not from your computer.
4. Click Done. A message appears to indicate that the application(s) will be
installed the next time you perform a HotSync operation.
5. Perform a HotSync operation to install the application(s). For details, see
page 144.
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Removing add-on applications
Removing add-on applications
If you run out of memory or no longer need them, you can remove add-on
applications, patches, and extensions from your console.
You cannot remove the built-in applications that reside in ROM on your
console.
1. Press the Home button
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
.
3. From the App menu, select Delete.
4. From the Delete From pick list, select Console.
5. Tap the application you want to remove.
6. Tap Delete.
7. Tap Yes.
8. Tap Done.
The application is deleted. Applications that are loaded in ROM (for example,
Memo Pad) cannot be deleted, and are not listed.
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Removing Palm Desktop software
Removing Palm Desktop software
If you no longer want to synchronize data with your computer, you can
remove Palm Desktop software from your computer.
NOTE: Do not remove Palm Desktop software if you plan to synchronize
data with another desktop organizer application such as Microsoft Outlook.
Palm Desktop software also includes the HotSync Manager software used
to synchronize with your selected desktop application.
1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select Palm Desktop software; then click Add/
Remove.
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Using Music
Music provides a full-featured mobile MP3 player right on your console.
Use Music to:
•
Listen to songs and other MP3 files stored on your console or an
expansion card.
•
Upload songs from your computer to your console or an expansion
card.
•
Update a list of songs you created with the Music component in Palm
Desktop software.
Opening Music
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Media category
3. Select the Music icon
•
.
.
Previous Track
. Restart the current track, or if the current track has
been playing for less than 2 seconds, select the previous track on the
song list.
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Opening Music
•
Next Track
•
Volume Down
. Lower the speaker or headphone volume level.
The volume indicator appears when you tap this button.
•
Volume Up
. Raise the speaker or headphone volume level. The
volume indicator appears when you tap this button.
•
Play/Pause
. Start and stop playback of the selected song. When a
song is playing, the Pause button appears. When a song is not playing,
the Play button appears.
•
Repeat
. Select Repeat replays the entire song list after the last
song plays. If Repeat is not selected, your console shuts off after the
last song.
•
Shuffle
. Select Shuffle to create a randomly ordered song list.
Deselect Shuffle to return the songs to their prior order.
•
Console
. Select console to display songs stored in the internal
memory on your console. If there are no songs in internal memory,
then the button is inactive. You can display songs on your console and
expansion cards at the same time.
•
Card 1
or Card 2
. Select one of the Card buttons to display
songs stored on an expansion card that is seated in an expansion slot.
If there are no songs on the card seated in the expansion slot, then the
button is inactive. You can display songs on your console and
expansion cards at the same time.
•
Details
. View the following information when available: song title,
artist name, album title, progress bar, counter.
•
List
. View the order in which songs will play and the location
where the songs are stored. You can drag and drop song titles to
arrange them in a particular order, or use the Music application on
your computer to create a song list, and then synchronize your console
with your computer. See the Palm Desktop Online Help for details.
. Select the next track on the song list.
TIP: To scroll through the song list, tap the onscreen scroll arrows or press the
blue or green Action buttons. To play a specific song, tap List
and then
tap the song title.
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Uploading songs from your computer
Uploading songs from your computer
Use the Music application in Palm™ Desktop software to choose which songs
you want to upload and to arrange them in the order in which you want to
play them on your console. During synchronization, Music copies the songs
from your computer to your console or to any available expansion cards in the
your console’s expansion slots.
1. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop.
2. Click the Music button on the left side of the screen.
3. Click Add Song.
4. In the Open dialog box, locate and select a song.
5. Click Open to add this song to the list.
The song title and performer's name appear in the list, along with a HotSync
“pending” icon.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to add other songs to the list.
7. For each song, click the Location list and select Handheld or any available
expansion card to indicate where you want to upload the song.
8. Perform a HotSync operation to load the selected songs onto your
console. See page 144 for details.
TIP: You can also use a card reader and Windows Explorer to copy MP3 files to an
expansion card. Once the songs are on the card simply insert the card into one of
your console’s expansion slots to play them on your console.
For additional information about uploading songs and using the Music
application on your computer, see the Palm Desktop online Help.
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Deleting songs
Deleting songs
When you delete a song, Music removes the song from your song list and
deletes the song file from your console or expansion card. If you also have a
copy of the song on your computer, it does not delete the copy on your
computer.
1. Tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Track menu, select Delete.
3. From the Delete From pick list, select the location of the song you want to
delete.
4. Highlight the song you want to delete, and then tap Delete.
5. Tap Yes to confirm deletion.
Conserving power while playing songs
When your console is not plugged into a power outlet, you can put your
console into a special power-saving Hold state to conserve battery power
while playing songs. In the Hold state, the screen and backlight turn off while
your songs continue to play.
If you forget to put your console in the Hold state, it automatically enters this
state if the auto-shutoff interval expires while you’re listening to a song.
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Setting Music preferences
1. Tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Hold.
The LED blinks slowly to indicate that the Hold state is active.
TIP: You can also activate the Hold state by simultaneously pressing the Left and
Right Trigger buttons.
3. To return your console to the normal operating state, press either the
Power button
or the Home button
.
TIP: You can also conserve power by listening to music through the headphones
or amplified external speakers instead of playing music through the internal
speakers.
Setting Music preferences
Use the Music Preferences dialog box to choose background, bass level, and
color settings.
1. Tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
3. In the Preferences dialog box, choose from the following settings:
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Setting Music preferences
•
Background Playback. Listen to music while you play games, read an
eBook, or use other applications on your console.
When this box is checked you can tap the Music Controls icon on
the Status Bar to open the Music Controls dialog box and access the
background playback controls.
When this box is unchecked, your music stops playing when you exit
the Music application.
NOTE: Background playback may affect performance of some games. If you
notice a decrease in performance while playing a game, try turning off music
while playing this game.
•
Stop Music on Exit. Pause music playback each time you exit the
Music application. This option is available only when the Background
Playback option is on. To resume playback, tap the Music Controls icon
on the Status Bar and use the controls in the Music Controls dialog
box.
•
Headphone Bass. Turn bass boost on and off. Tap the pick and choose
Normal or Boost as the bass level setting.
•
Color Theme. Set the background color for the Music application. To
change the colors, tap the color box to open the Color Themes dialog
box, tap a color theme, and then tap OK.
TIP: To create a custom color background, tap the pick list in the lower-right
corner of the Color Themes dialog box and use the Palette, RGB, or HSV settings
to create your own background.
4. Tap OK.
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Using Photos
hotos
Photos provides a way to view and manage JPEG pictures files on your
console.
Use Photos to:
•
•
•
View individual pictures stored on your console or an expansion card.
•
Update a picture list you created with the Photos component in Palm
Desktop software.
•
Exchange pictures with friends and family. See the section that begins
on page 167 for details.
View pictures and create slide shows.
Upload pictures from your computer to your console or an expansion
card.
Opening Photos
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Media category
3. Select the Photos icon
.
.
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Using Photo s
Opening Photos
•
Up
. Select the thumbnail above the current picture, or display the
previous picture in the sequence.
•
Down
. Select the thumbnail below the current picture, or display
the next picture in the sequence.
•
Left
. Select the thumbnail to the left of the current picture, or
display the previous picture in the sequence.
•
Right
. Select the thumbnail to the right of the current picture, or
display the next picture in the sequence.
•
Full-Screen
. View a full-screen image of the selected picture. To
exit Full-Screen mode, tap the screen or press Center.
•
Slide Show
. Begin a slide show. The pictures appear in Full-Screen
mode in the same sequence as the picture list. The slide show
automatically advances to the next picture after a preset interval. You
can manually advance or rewind the slide show using the analog
controller, the Action buttons, or the Trigger buttons.
•
Shuffle
. Select Shuffle to create a randomly ordered picture list
and slide show. Deselect Shuffle to return the pictures to their prior
order.
•
Console
. Select console to display pictures stored in the internal
memory on your console. If there are no pictures in internal memory,
then the button is inactive. You can display pictures on your console
and expansion cards at the same time.
•
Card 1
or Card 2
. Select one of the Card buttons to display
pictures stored on an expansion card that is seated in an expansion
slot. If there are no pictures on the card seated in the expansion slot,
then the button is inactive. You can display pictures on your console
and expansion cards at the same time.
•
Picture List
. Display thumbnail images of all the pictures in the
selected locations. View the order in which pictures will appear in a
slide show. You can drag and drop pictures to arrange them in a
particular order, or use the Photos application on your computer to
create a picture list, and then synchronize your console with your
computer. See the Palm Desktop Online Help for details.
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Opening Photos
•
Details
. View the selected picture and the following information
and controls:
– Rotate controls
increments.
. Rotate the picture in 90 degree
– Fit controls
. Choose how the picture fits on the screen. If
the picture is smaller than your console’s screen (480x320 pixels), a
appears as a third fit control. You can use this extra control to
view a small image at its actual size.
– Title. View the name of the picture file.
– Date/Time. View the date and time the picture was taken. This may
be different from the date associated with the picture file.
– Location. View an icon that indicates where the picture is stored.
TIP: You can scroll to the next or previous picture using the analog
controller, the Action buttons, or the Trigger buttons.
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Using Photo s
Uploading pictures from your computer
Uploading pictures from your computer
Use the Photos application in Palm™ Desktop software to choose which
pictures you want to upload and to arrange them in the order in which you
want to view them on your console. During synchronization, Photos copies
the pictures from your computer to your console or to any available
expansion cards in the your console’s expansion slots.
1. Double-click the Palm Desktop icon on your computer desktop.
2. Click the Photos button on the left side of the screen.
3. Click Add File.
4. In the Open dialog box, locate and select a picture.
5. Click Open to add this picture to the list.
The picture title appears in the list, along with a HotSync “pending” icon.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to add other pictures to the list.
7. For each picture, click the Location list and select Handheld or any
available expansion card to indicate where you want to upload the
picture.
8. Perform a HotSync operation to load the selected songs onto your
console. See page 144 for details.
TIP: You can also use a card reader and Windows Explorer to copy JPG files to an
expansion card. Once the pictures are on the card simply insert the card into one of
your console’s expansion slots and open Photos to view them on your console.
For additional information about uploading pictures and using the Photos
application on your computer, see the Palm Desktop Online Help.
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Setting Photos preferences
Setting Photos preferences
1. From the list or detail view, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
3. In the Preferences dialog box, choose from the following settings:
•
Slide Duration. Indicate how quickly the pictures in a slide show
change. Tap the pick list to select the interval unit: Seconds, Minutes,
or Hours. Then enter the interval length in the space next to the pick
list.
•
Color Theme. Set the background color for the Photos application. To
change the colors, tap the color box to open the Color Themes dialog
box, tap a color theme, and then tap OK.
TIP: To create a custom color background, tap the pick list in the lower-right
corner of the Color Themes dialog box and use the Palette, RGB, or HSV settings
to create your own background.
4. Tap OK.
Deleting pictures
When you delete a picture, Photos removes the picture from your picture list
and deletes the file from your console or expansion card.
IMPORTANT: If you also have a copy of the picture on your computer,
deleting the picture from your console does NOT delete the copy on
your computer.
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Deleting pictures
Deleting a single picture
1. From the list view, select the picture you want to delete.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Image menu, select Delete Selected.
4. Tap Yes to confirm deletion.
Deleting multiple pictures
1. From the list or detail view, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Image menu, select Delete.
3. Select the picture you want to delete.
4. Tap Delete.
5. Tap Yes to confirm deletion.
6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 to delete other pictures.
7. Tap Done.
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Copying pictures
Copying pictures
You can copy pictures between your console and an expansion card.
1. From the list or detail view, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Image menu, select Copy.
3. From the Copy From pick list, select the location where the picture
currently resides.
4. From the Copy To pick list, select the location where you want to place the
picture.
5. Select the picture you want to copy.
6. Tap Copy.
7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to copy other pictures.
8. Tap Done.
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Playing Games
Your Zodiac console comes with these two great games:
•
Stuntcar Extreme. Navigate hills, jumps and obstacles in this
outrageous racing game, with graphic acceleration. Select from
cockpit or behind the car view, and choose from a quick race or play an
entire season in our championship mode. You can even see your stats
track by track as you progress in the game.
For complete documentation on this game, look for the PDF file in the
Tapwave Extras\Bonus\Stuntcar Extreme\ folder on the Zodiac CD.
•
Acid Solitaire. This addictive game offers the best of interactive
solitaire for your on-the-go lifestyle. Supporting features such as an
easy-to-use drag and drop interface, two play modes, an advanced
statistic tracking model that follows eleven different game stats, and a
sophisticated alert system that notifies you both when you are about
to run out of moves and when no moves are remaining. You can even
customize your background to have your own unique solitaire
experience.
For complete documentation on this game, look for the PDF file in the
Tapwave Extras\Bonus\Acid Solitaire\ folder on the Zodiac CD.
For information about installing additional games, see page 49. To learn about
playing games that are stored on expansion cards, see page 159.
IMPORTANT: Some games require special installation tools. Check the README
file for your game to see if you can use the Palm Install Tool or if you need a
special installation tool.
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Playing Ga mes
Playing multiplayer games
Playing multip
multiplayer games
The built-in Bluetooth radio provides you with a wireless, multiplayer gaming
environment. When your console is within range of other Zodiac consoles or
other devices enabled with Bluetooth technology that support the game
software, you can initiate or join a multiplayer game session.
You can initiate a session as follows:
1. Launch the game. See page 43 for details.
2. Select multiplayer mode as described in the game documentation.
This should initiate the discovery process on your console.
3. Instruct all players to quickly press and release the Bluetooth button
make their consoles discoverable.
to
When a Zodiac console is in this state, the Bluetooth LED flashes.
4. When the Discovery Results screen appears, select the players you want
to include in the game, and then tap OK.
This should send an invitation message to the selected players’ consoles.
5. Instruct the players to tap Yes to join the game.
6. When the game is over, instruct all players to press and hold the
Bluetooth button
to turn off the Bluetooth radio.
For additional information about using the Bluetooth features of your console
visit tapwave.com.
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Using Clock
lock
Clock provides an easy-to-read time display, an alarm clock, a stopwatch, and
a timer.
Use Clock to:
•
•
•
Set an alarm that is not related to a specific entry on your console.
Determine how long it takes to complete a task or event.
Receive a notification when the specified time period elapses.
Opening Clock
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the My Stuff category
3. Select the Clock icon
.
.
Analog clock
TIP: To set the time and date, select Set Time & Date from the Options menu.
To change the time and date format, tap Home , select the Prefs category,
and then select Formats.
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Opening Clock
•
•
Analog Clock. View the current time in analog format.
•
Time/Alarm
. View the time in digital format and access the
following alarm controls:
Date. View the current date.
– Alarm On. Turn on the alarm and display the alarm controls.
– Alarm Off. Turn off the alarm and hide the alarm controls.
– Time. Set the time when you want the alarm to sound. When you
tap this box, a number pad appears. Tap the numbers to select the
time you want the alarm to sound, and then tap the Check button.
– Volume. Select the volume level for the alarm sound. The choices
are: Low, Medium, High, and Ascending. The Ascending setting
increases from low to high volume over a period of about 20
seconds.
– Wake To. Select the alarm sound. Options include Music or a list of
sample alarms. If you select Music, you can select a song from the
Music application.
•
Timer/Stopwatch
controls:
. Access the following timer and stopwatch
Display
– Display. View the time remaining in timer mode, and the elapsed
time in stopwatch mode. The time displays in 1/100th of a second
increments.
– Start. Begin the timer or stopwatch. When you tap this button, it
changes to a Stop button.
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Opening Clock
TIP: When the stopwatch is running, your console does not go to sleep.
Make sure you stop or pause the stopwatch when you’re not using it to avoid
accidentally draining the battery.
– Stop. Pause the timer or stopwatch. When you tap this button, it
changes to a Resume button and a Reset button appears next to
the Display. If you are done timing the current task, tap Reset to
return the display to all zeros.
– Resume. Restart the timer or stopwatch to continue timing a task.
When you tap this button it changes to a Stop button.
– Timer. Set a timer to notify you when a particular amount of time
has passed. To set the timer, tap the number pad to indicate the
time period you want to monitor, such as a 3-minute egg or a halfhour pizza delivery. When the time period elapses, the selected
alarm sound plays and a notification screen appears. You can set
the timer sound by selecting Preferences from the Options menu.
TIP: You can also stop or resume the timer or stopwatch by pressing the
Right Trigger button.
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Performing Common Tasks
There are many tasks that are common to the applications found in the
Organizer category. These common tasks are described in this section. We use
the term records as a generic term that refers to an individual item in an
application, for example, a single Date Book event, an Address Book entry, a
To Do List item, or a Memo Pad memo.
Creating records
You can use the following procedure to create a new record in Date Book,
Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad.
1. Open the application in which you want to create a record.
2. Tap New.
3. (Date Book only) Select start and end times for your appointment and
tap OK.
4. Enter text for the record.
NOTE: The console automatically capitalizes the first letter of each field
(except numeric and e-mail fields).
5. (Optional) Tap Details to select attributes for the record.
6. (Address Book and Memo Pad only) Tap Done.
Your console saves the new record automatically.
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Editing records
Editing records
After you create a record, you can change, delete, or add new information at
any time. When the screen is in edit mode, a blinking cursor appears within
the information, and the information appears on a dotted line called an edit
line. You can then enter text in any of the ways described in the chapter
beginning on page 32.
Cursor
Edit line
Selecting Text
Select the text you want to edit using one of the following techniques:
•
•
•
Double-tap a word in a field to select the word.
Triple-tap any word on a line to select the entire line.
Drag across a line of text to select some or all of the information, or
drag down to select text across multiple lines.
Using the Edit menu
The Edit menu is available from any screen where you enter or edit text. As a
general rule, the Edit menu commands affect selected text. Any of the
following commands may appear in the Edit menu, depending on the
application you’re using:
•
•
Undo. Reverses the last action taken.
Cut. Removes a selection from its current location to memory. You can
then paste the text into another area of the current application or into
a different application.
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Deleting records
•
Copy. Copies a selection and moves it to memory. You can paste the
selection into another area of the current application or into a different
application.
•
Paste. Inserts a selection from memory into an area you select. Paste
produces no result if you have not used the Cut or Copy commands.
•
•
Select All. Selects all the text in the current record or screen.
•
Graffiti 2 Help. Opens the Graffiti 2 character stroke screen.
Keyboard. Opens the onscreen keyboard. Tap Done to close the
keyboard.
Deleting records
You can delete records in any of the Organizer applications.
1. Select the record you want to delete.
2. Do one of the following:
•
From the Record menu, select Delete. The Delete command differs
depending on the application you’re using, for example, Delete Event
appears in the Record menu in Date Book, and Delete Item appears in
To Do List.
•
In the Details dialog box of the application, tap Delete, and then tap
OK.
•
Delete the text of the record.
NOTE: In Date Book, deleting the text of a repeating event deletes all
instances of the event.
•
In the Input Area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to upper
right to display the Command toolbar; then tap the Delete icon or
draw a Graffiti 2 D in the text area.
Delete icon
A confirmation dialog box appears.
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Purging records
3. To archive a copy of the deleted file on your PC during the next HotSync
operation, check the Save Archive box.
4. Tap OK to delete the record.
Purging records
Over time, as you use Date Book and To Do List, you may accumulate records
that are no longer useful. For example, events that occurred months ago
remain in Date Book, and completed To Do List items remain in the list.
Outdated records take up memory on your console, so it’s a good idea to
remove them by using Purge. If you think Date Book or To Do List records
might prove useful later, you can purge them from your console and save
them in an archive file.
Purging is not available in Address Book or Memo Pad; delete records from
these applications manually.
1. Open the application from which you want to purge records.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Record menu, select Purge.
4. From the confirmation dialog box, do the following:
•
Date Book. Select an option from the Delete Events Older Than pick
list —1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks or 1 month.
•
Date Book and To Do list. Check the Save Archive Copy on PC box to
save a copy of purged records in an archive file on your desktop. The
records are transferred the next time you perform a HotSync
operation.
5. Tap OK.
Categorizing records
You can categorize records in Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad for
easy retrieval (Date Book does not have categories). When you create a record,
it is automatically assigned to the current category. For example, if you are in
the All category, the record goes in the Unfiled category. A record can remain
unfiled or it can be assigned to a category at any time.
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Categorizing records
Each application has a default set of categories:
•
•
•
Address Book includes a Business, Personal, and QuickList category.
To Do List includes a Business, Personal, and All category.
Memo Pad includes a Business, Personal, and All category.
You can rename or delete the default categories, and you can create new
categories. Each application can have up to 15 categories.
Moving a record into a category
1. Select the record you want to categorize.
2. Tap Details (from the Address View screen, tap Edit first).
3. From the Category pick list, select the desired category.
4. Tap OK.
Displaying a category of records
1. Open one of the following applications: Address Book, To Do List, or
Memo Pad application.
2. From the pick list in the upper-right corner, select the category you want
to display.
Tap pick list
Select a category
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Categorizing records
Adding or edit
editing
ing categories
1. In Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad application, choose from the
following options:
•
From the pick list in the upper-right corner, select Edit Categories.
Edit Categories
•
In Address Book, select a record, tap Edit, and then tap Details. From
the Category pick list, select Edit Categories.
•
In Memo Pad and To Do List, select a record from the list, and tap
Details. From the Category pick list, select Edit Categories.
2. Select any of the following options:
•
To create a new category, tap New, and enter a new name in the Input
Area. Tap OK.
•
To rename a category, tap it in the list to select it. Tap Rename, enter a
new name in the Input Area, and tap OK.
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Finding records
TIP: You can move records from multiple categories into a single category
by renaming all discrete categories with a single category name.
•
To delete a category, tap it in the list to select it. Tap Delete.
3. Tap OK.
Finding records
Your console provides several ways to find information:
•
In all applications, starting with the current application, you can use
the Find dialog box to locate the selected text.
•
In Date Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad, you can use Phone Lookup to
display the Address List screen and add the information from this list
to a record.
•
In Address Book, you can use the Look Up option to enter the first
letters of a name to scroll immediately to that name.
Finding Address Book records
1. Do one of the following:
•
From the Address screen, enter the first few letters of the name you
want to locate.
Look Up line
•
Move the analog controller
to scroll to a name. Holding down the
analog controller accelerates scrolling.
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Finding records
Using the Find dialog box
The Find dialog box helps you locate text in any or all applications. For
example, if the text “dog” appears in Address Book and Date Book, the Find
dialog box displays both occurrences.
1. Tap the Find icon.
2. Enter the text you want to find; then tap OK.
Note that the Find option is not case sensitive; searching for "davidson"
also finds "Davidson."
TIP: Select text in an application before tapping Find to automatically place
the text in the Find dialog box.
Find searches for the text in all records and all notes within all applications.
As your console searches for the text, you can tap Stop to stop the search at
any time. To continue the search after tapping Stop, tap Find More.
NOTE: Find locates all matches that begin with the supplied text. It does not
find words where the supplied text appears in the middle or at the end of a word.
Using Phone Loo
Lookup
The Phone Lookup option lets you add a telephone number from the Address
list to an entry in another application. For example, you can add your dentist’s
telephone number to your dental appointment date in Date Book.
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Sorting records
1. In Date Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad, display the record in which you
want to insert a phone number.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Options menu, select Phone Lookup.
4. Select a record or write the first few letters of the name you want to add.
Tap Add to add the information to the record.
NOTE: You can also search based on selected text. Drag to highlight the text,
then follow step 3 above. When the search is complete, the name and phone
number of the candidate replaces the selected text.
Sorting records
You can sort lists of records in various ways, depending on the application.
Sorting is available in applications that display lists—in Address Book, To Do
List, and Memo Pad.
Sorting To Do List records
1. Open the application to display the list screen.
2. Tap Show.
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Sorting records
Sort By
pick list
3. From the Sort By pick list, select an option.
4. Tap OK.
Sorting Address Book and Memo Pad records
1. Open the application to display the list screen.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
4. In the Preferences dialog box, tap the option you want, and then tap OK
to sort the list.
TIP: You can also manually arrange the Memo list by tapping and dragging
a memo to a new location in the list. To display the list of your memos on your
computer as you arranged them manually on your console, open Memo Pad
in Palm Desktop software, click List By, and select Order on Handheld.
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Making records private
Making records private
In most applications (except Mail), you can make individual records private.
Private records can be either masked or hidden. Private records remain visible
and accessible until you select a security setting to Hide records. Private
record names are covered with a gray bar when the security setting is set to
Mask records.
If you assigned a password to your console, you must enter it before private
records are displayed. For more information, see page 151.
1. In your application, do one of the following:
•
•
Create a new record and tap Edit, and then tap Details.
Select an existing record, and tap Details.
2. Check the Private box. Tap OK.
3. At the alert in the Private Records dialog box, tap OK.
Hiding private records
1. Do one of the following:
•
Press the Home button
select Security.
•
From within an application, tap the Menu icon
Options menu, select Security.
, select the Utilities category, and then
, and from the
•
From within any application, draw the Menu command stroke to bring
up the Command Bar and tap the padlock icon.
2. From the Current Privacy pick list in the Change Security dialog box,
select Hide Records.
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Attaching notes
3. Tap OK.
Displaying private records
1. Do one of the following:
•
Press the Home button
select Security.
•
From within an application, tap the Menu icon
Options menu, select Security.
, select the Utilities category, and then
, and from the
•
From within any application, draw the Menu command stroke to bring
up the Command Bar and tap the padlock icon.
2. From the Current Privacy pick list, select Show Records.
3. If you assigned a password, enter it.
4. Tap OK.
Attaching notes
You can attach notes to records in all the Organizer applications except Memo
Pad. A note can be up to several thousand characters long.
1. Display the entry to which you want to add a note.
2. (Address Book only) Tap Edit.
3. Tap Details.
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Attaching notes
4. Tap Note.
5. Enter the desired note.
6. Tap Done.
A note icon appears to the right of any item containing a note. To review or
edit a note, tap the note icon.
Note icon
Deleting a note
1. Tap the note icon.
2. Tap Delete.
3. Tap Yes.
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Choosing fonts
Choosing fonts
You can change the font style in all the Organizer applications. You can also
choose a different font style for each application.
Small font
Small bold font
Large font
Large bold font
1. Open an application.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Options menu, select Font.
Small
Small bold
Large
Large bold
4. Tap the font style you want.
5. Tap OK.
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Using Address Book
Book
Address Book lets you keep names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other
information about your personal or business contacts.
Use Address Book to:
•
Quickly enter, look up, or duplicate names, addresses, phone numbers,
and other information.
•
Enter up to five phone numbers (home, work, fax, mobile, and so on) or
e-mail addresses for each name.
•
Define which phone number appears in the Address List for each
Address Book entry.
•
Attach a note to each Address Book entry, in which you can enter
additional information about the entry.
•
Assign Address Book entries to categories so that you can organize
and view them in logical groups.
Opening Address Book
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Organizer category
3. Select the Address icon
.
.
Address Book opens to display the list of all your records.
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Adding and using Address Book entries
Adding and using Address Book entries
Address Book stores name and address information about people or
businesses.
Creating an Address Book entry
A record in Address Book is called an entry. You can create entries on your
console, or you can use Palm Desktop software to create entries on your
computer and then download them to your console with your next HotSync
operation.
Palm Desktop software also has data import capabilities that let you load
database files into Address Book on your console. See page 41 and Palm
Desktop online Help for more information.
1. Open Address Book.
2. Tap New.
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Cursor
at Last
name
3. Enter the last name of the person you want to add to your Address Book.
4. Tap the First Name field and enter the person’s first name.
5. Tap any field and enter any other information that you want to include in
the entry.
NOTE: If you plan to sort entries by company name, be sure to enter a company name.
6. Tap the scroll arrows to move to the next page of information.
7. To attach a note to an entry, tap Note. Enter the note, and then tap Done.
8. After you finish entering information, tap Done.
Tap here to assign
entry to a category
TIP: To create an entry that always appears at the top of the Address List,
begin the Last name or Company field with a symbol, as in *If Found Call.*
This entry can contain contact information in case you lose your console.
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Viewing an address entry
Viewing an address entry
1. Tap the address entry in Address List view.
The entry appears in Address view.
2. Tap Done after you finish viewing the entry.
Duplicating an entry
You can duplicate existing entries, which can be helpful when you want to
enter multiple people from a single organization. When you duplicate an
entry, the word Copy appears next to the name in the First Name field.
1. In Address Book, tap a name you want to duplicate.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Record menu, select Duplicate Record.
4. Edit the record as necessary.
Selecting different types of
of phone numbers and addresses
You can select the types of phone numbers or e-mail addresses that an
Address Book entry displays. Any changes you make apply only to the current
entry.
1. In the Address list, tap the entry you want to change.
2. Tap Edit.
3. From the pick list next to any label you want to change, select a new label.
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Editing Address Book entries
Editing Address Book entries
You can change the type of information that appears in the Address List
screen, categorize an entry, and hide an entry for security reasons. You can
also delete entries.
1. Tap the entry that you want to change in the Address list.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Tap Details.
4. In the Address Entry Details dialog box, set any of the following:
•
Show in List. Select which information you want to appear in the
Address List screen. Options are Work, Home, Fax, Other, and E-mail.
•
•
•
Category. Select the category you want to assign to the entry.
Private. Hide the entry when Security is turned on.
Note. Attach a note, such as driving directions, to the entry.
5. Tap OK.
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Changing Address Book display
Changing Address Book display
You can change how Address Book lists are sorted and you can add custom
fields for entering additional information, using preferences. You can also
have Address Book display the last category you selected each time you
return to the application.
1. In the Address list or in Address view, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
.
3. From the Address Book Preferences dialog box, select from the following
options:
•
Remember last category. Display the most recently viewed category
the next time you open Address Book.
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Last Name, First Name. Sort the Address list alphabetically by an
individual’s last name and then first name.
•
Company, Last Name. Sort the Address list alphabetically by the
company name, and then an individual’s last name.
4. Tap OK.
Adding custom fields at the end of Address Edit screens
1. In the Address list or in Address view, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Rename Custom Fields.
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3. In the Input Area, rename the fields to identify the information you’ll
enter in them. The names you give the custom fields appear in all entries,
at the end of the Address Edit screen.
4. Tap OK in the Rename Custom Fields dialog box.
5. Tap Done.
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Using Date Book
Book
Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any activity
associated with a date or date and time. When you open Date Book, the
current date and a list of times for a standard business day are displayed.
Use Date Book to:
•
Schedule events: timed events, which have both times and dates;
untimed events, for example, birthdays or anniversaries; repeating
events, such as a weekly meeting held on the same day at the same
time; continuous events, such as a vacation or three-day conference;
and all day events, which reflect the default hours of a day as set by the
user.
•
Display your schedule in different ways: by Day, Week, Month, or
Agenda view.
•
Set an alarm to sound minutes, hours, or days before a scheduled
appointment.
•
•
Attach notes to events to describe or clarify Date Book entries.
Rearrange or delete events from your schedule.
Opening Date Book
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Organizer category
3. Select the Date Book icon
.
.
Date Book opens to today’s schedule. The date appears in the top left corner
of the screen.
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Scheduling events
Scheduling events
An entry in Date Book is called an event. When you schedule an event, its
description appears on the time line, and its duration is set to 1 hour by
default. You can easily change the start time and duration for any event. You
can schedule the following types of events in Date Book:
•
Timed events, such as meetings, that have a specific date and a specific
start and end time.
•
Untimed events, such as birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. These
events occur on a particular date but have no specific start or end
times; they appear at the top of the list of times marked with a
diamond. You can schedule more than one untimed event on the
same date.
•
Repeating events, such as a weekly meeting that is held on the same
day at the same time each week.
•
•
Continuous events, such as a vacation or three-day conference.
All day events, which reflect the default length of the day.
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Scheduling events
Scheduling timed events for the current date
1. Open Date Book to today’s schedule. The Day view displays the current
date and a list of times for a normal day.
2. With the current day selected, tap the line next to the time that
corresponds to the start of the event.
Enter text next
to event time
Time bar shows
default duration
3. Enter a description of the event, up to 255 characters in length.
4. Set the event’s duration:
•
•
If the event is one hour long, skip to the end of this procedure.
If the event is longer or shorter than an hour, tap directly on the time to
open the Set Time dialog box.
Tap the time to
display the Set
Time dialog box
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TIP: You can open the Set Time dialog box (to select a start time) by making
sure no event is selected, and then writing a number in the number portion of
the Input Area.
5. Set the duration of the event in either of the following ways:
•
Tap the time columns in the Set Time dialog box to set the Start Time;
Tap End Time; then tap the time columns to set the End Time.
•
Tap All Day if the event lasts all day. The default hours of a standard
business day are set by the user, and may be changed using Date Book
Preferences. For details, see page 108.
Tap to scroll to
earlier hours
Tap to change
hours
Tap to change
minutes
Tap to scroll to
later hours
6. Tap OK.
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Scheduling events
Scheduling a timed event for another date
1. Select the date you want in one of the following ways:
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Tap the desired day of the week in the date bar at the top of the screen.
If necessary, tap the scroll arrows in the upper-right corner to move to
the next or previous week.
•
Move the analog controller
to scroll between days. Move Left to
display the previous day and Right to display the next day.
•
Tap Go To at the bottom of the screen to open the Go to Date dialog
box. Select a date by tapping a year, month, and day in the calendar.
2. After locating the desired date, follow the steps for scheduling an event
for the current day.
Scheduling untimed events
You can schedule untimed events for any date. Untimed events appear at the
top of the list of times marked with a diamond.
1. Select the event date you want (see page 93).
2. Tap New.
3. In the Set Time dialog box, tap No Time.
NOTE: You can tap OK instead but make sure nothing is entered for start
or end time.
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TIP: You can create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected
and then writing letters in the Input Area. When you start writing, the untimed
event appears at the top of the screen
4. Enter a description of the event.
Untimed
event
5. Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event.
NOTE: If you create a timed event and later want to make it an untimed event,
tap directly on the event time in Date Book, tap No Time, and then tap OK.
Adding Address Book information to an event
You can add a name, address, and telephone number to an event using the
Phone Lookup option. For instructions, see page 78.
Rescheduling events
You reschedule events using the Details option in Date Book. You can also use
the Details option to convert untimed events into timed events.
1. Tap the event you want to reschedule.
2. Tap Details.
3. To change the time, tap the Time box, select a new time, and then tap OK.
4. To change the date, tap the Date box, select a new date, and then tap OK.
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Scheduling repeating or continuous events
The Repeat function lets you schedule events that recur at regular intervals or
extend over a period of consecutive days. Repeating events include a birthday
and a weekly guitar lesson that falls on the same day of the week and the
same time of day. Continuous events might include a business trip or a
vacation.
1. Tap the event (be sure to tap the event and not the time next to the event).
Typically, a continuous event is an untimed event.
2. Tap Details.
3. Tap the Repeat box to open the Change Repeat dialog box.
Tap the
Repeat
box
4. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats. For a
continuous event, tap Day.
5. Enter a number that corresponds to how often you want the event to
repeat on the Every line.
6. For example, if you select Month and enter the number 2, the event
repeats every other month.
7. To set an end date for the repeating or continuous event, select Choose
Date from the End On pick list. Use the date picker to select an end date.
8. Tap OK. An icon that represents a repeating event appears to the far right
on the event line.
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Scheduling events
Changing repeating or continuous events
When changes are made to a repeating or continuous event you have the
option of applying the change to just the current event, the current event and
all future occurrences of this event, or all occurrences of this event—past,
present, and future.
1. Select the event you want to change and tap Details.
2. Change the event and tap OK. The Repeating Event screen opens.
3. Select one of the following options:
•
•
•
Current. Edit a single occurrence of this event.
Future. Edit the current event and all future occurrences of this event.
All. Edit all past, current, and future occurrences of this event.
The event is changed and you are returned to the day view where you started.
These steps apply to all changes and deletions you make to repeating or
continuous events.
Tips for scheduling repeating or continuous events
Keep the following in mind when scheduling repeating or continuous events:
•
If you change the start date of a repeating event, your console
calculates the number of days you moved the event. Your console
then automatically changes the end date to maintain the duration of
the repeating event.
•
If you change the repeat interval (e.g., daily to weekly) of a repeating
event, past occurrences (prior to the day on which you change the
setting) are not changed, and your console creates a new repeating
event.
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Setting the alarm
•
If you change the date of an occurrence of a repeating event (e.g., from
January 14 to January 15) and apply the change to all occurrences, the
new date becomes the start date of the repeating event. Your console
adjusts the end date to maintain the duration of the event.
•
If you change other repeat settings (for example, time, alarm, private)
of a repeating event and apply the change to all occurrences, your
console creates a new event. The start date of this new event is the day
on which the setting is changed. Past occurrences (prior to the day of
the change) are not changed.
•
If you apply a change to a single occurrence of a repeating event (e.g.,
time), that occurrence no longer shows the Repeat icon.
Setting the alarm
The Alarm setting lets you set an audible alarm for events in your Date Book,
and display a reminder message on-screen. For untimed events, only the
reminder message appears.
Setting an alarm for an event
You can set an alarm for minutes, hours, or days before an event. When you
set an alarm, an Alarm icon appears to the far right of the event with the
alarm.
You can also set a silent alarm for untimed events that displays a reminder
message on-screen before the day of the event. The alarm triggers at the
specified period of minutes, hours, or days before midnight of the day on
which the untimed event begins.
For example, you set a 5-minute alarm for an untimed event that occurs on
February 4. The reminder message appears at 11:55 p.m. on the night of
February 3. The reminder remains onscreen until you turn on your console
and tap OK to turn off the reminder.
1. Tap the event to which you want to assign an alarm.
2. Tap Details.
3. Check the Alarm box.
The default setting, 5 Minutes, appears.
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Setting the alarm
Number of
time units
Unit of time
4. Set the alarm time:
•
•
Enter any number from 0 to 99 (inclusive) as the number of time units.
From the pick list, select the time unit --Minutes, Hours, or Days.
5. Tap OK.
Once an alarm goes off, you can tap the Snooze option to dismiss the alarm
for a 5-minute period.
Snoozing the alarm
When the alarm dialog box appears, tap Snooze to delay the alarm for a preset
five-minute period.
Each time you tap Snooze, the alarm dismisses for an additional 5-minute
period.
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Setting the alarm
Setting alarm options
You can set the alarm to go off automatically for each new event using
preferences. You can also set a tone for the alarm and the number of times the
alarm sounds.
1. In Date Book, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
3. Select from the following options:
•
Alarm Preset. Set an alarm for each new event automatically. The
silent alarm for untimed events is defined by minutes, days, or hours
before midnight of the date of the event.
•
Alarm Sound. Select the tone of the alarm. Options include Alarm,
Alert, Bird, Concerto, Phone, Sci-fi, and Wake Up.
•
Remind Me. Define how many times the alarm sounds—once, twice,
three, five, or ten times.
•
Play Every. Set how often the alarm sounds—every 1, 5, 10, or 30
minutes.
4. Tap OK.
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Changing the Date Book view
Changing the Date Book view
Date Book includes four views for displaying your appointments: day view,
week view, month view, and agenda view.
•
Tap a view icon in the lower-left corner of the Date Book screen.
Date Book
view icons
•
•
Press the Function button to scroll between views.
Tap and hold down the stylus on the date in the date bar to display the
time (when you release the stylus, the menu bar appears).
Working in Week view
Week view displays a calendar of your events for an entire week. This view lets
you quickly review your appointments and available time slots. In addition,
the graphical display helps you spot overlaps and conflicts in your schedule.
Displaying the Week view
•
Tap the Week view icon
.
Dot indicates untimed event
Previous
week
Next
week
Bar indicates
earlier event
Box indicates
event
Bar indicates
later event
Month View icon
Tap column to view that day
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Event details
Tap to show
event details
Tips for using Week view
Keep the following points in mind when using Week view:
•
•
Tap a specific day to display that day in Day view.
•
Tap the scroll arrows in the upper-right corner or move the analog
controller
Right or Left to scroll forward or backward a week at a
time.
•
To reschedule an event while in Week view, tap and drag the event to a
different time or day.
•
Tap a blank time on any day to move to that day and have the time
selected for a new event.
•
Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week view to move
directly to that day without selecting an event.
•
The Week view displays the time span defined by the Start Time and
End Time in Date Book Preferences. If you have an event before or after
this time span, a bar appears at the top or bottom of that day's column.
Use the onscreen scroll arrows to scroll to the event.
Tap an event to display a description of the event at the top of the
screen.
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Working in Month view
The Month view screen shows which days have events scheduled. Dots and
lines in the Month view indicate events, repeating events, and untimed
events.
Displaying the Month view
•
Tap the Month view icon
.
Previous/next month
Dashed line
indicates
continuous
event
Plus below
date indicates
untimed event
Bar on right
side indicates
event
Month View icon
You can control the dots and lines that appear in the Month View. See page
107 for more information.
Tips for using Month view
Keep the following points in mind when using the Month view:
•
•
Tap a day in the Month view to display that day in the Day view.
•
Move the analog controller
to scroll between days and months.
When a date is selected, move Left to display the previous day and
Right to display the next day.
•
Tap Go To to open the date selector and select a different month.
Tap the scroll arrows in the upper-right corner to move forward or
backward a month, or when no date is selected, move the analog
controller
Left to display the previous month and Right to display
the next month.
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Changing the Date Book view
Working in Agenda view
The Agenda view lets you view appointments, untimed events, and To Do List
items in a single screen. Although it is primarily a viewing option, you can also
use the Agenda view to check off completed To Do List items. To go to a Day
View of any event on the Agenda view screen, simply tap the desired event.
Displaying the Agenda View
•
Tap the Agenda view icon
.
Scroll the list
for each view
Agenda view icon
Tips for using Agenda view
•
Tap the scroll arrows in the upper-right corner or move the analog
controller
Right or Left to scroll forward or backward a day at a time
or to display more To Do items.
•
Tap any appointment while in Agenda view to display the Day View of
the appointment.
•
Check off completed To Do List items in the Agenda view, or tap a
description of an item to go directly into To Do List.
•
You can change the category of To Do items shown. From the pick list,
select the new category. See the chapter that begins on page 113 for
more information on To Do items.
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Spotting event conflicts
Spotting event conflicts
With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it is
possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a
previous event finishes).
An event conflict (time overlap) appears in the Week view as overlapping time
bars and in the Day view as overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting
times.
Event
conflict
Changing the Date Book display
In Day or Month view, you can change which events appear in Date Book. In
Day view, you can display time bars that highlight event conflicts.
1. In Day view or Month view, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Display Options.
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3. For Day view, select from the following options:
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Show Time Bars. Display time bars showing the duration of an event
and any event conflicts.
•
Compress Day View. Display start and end times for each event, but
no blank time slots at the bottom of the screen, to minimize scrolling.
Clear the option to display all time slots.
4. For Month view, select from the following options.
•
•
•
Show Timed Events. Display time bars for events.
Show Untimed Events. Display plus symbols for untimed events.
Show Daily Repeating Evts. Display dashed lines for continuous
events.
5. Tap OK.
Changing the displayed Start and End Times
You can change the preferences used for new entries. Preferences include
display starting time, display ending time, and alarm characteristics. See page
102 for more information on alarm preferences.
1. In Date Book, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
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Changing the Date Book display
The Start and End Time are used by the various Date Book screens. The Day
view schedules events to start and end at these times when the All Day option
is selected. The Week view displays the time span defined by the Start Time
and End Time.
3. Tap Start Time and use the scroll arrows to select a new start time for Date
Book screens. Repeat the step to set a new end time. If the time slots you
select do not fit on one screen, you can tap the scroll arrows to scroll up
and down.
4. Tap OK.
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Using Memo Pad
Pad
Memo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records
in your other applications.
Use Memo Pad to:
•
•
Take notes or write any kind of message on your console.
•
Write down phone numbers and other types of information. Later, you
can copy and paste this information into other applications.
Assign memos to categories so that you can organize and view them in
logical groups.
Opening Memo Pad
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Organizer category
3. Select the Memo Pad icon
.
.
Memo Pad opens to display the last Memo Pad screen that you viewed.
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Creating memos
Creating memos
A record in Memo Pad is called a memo. A memo can contain up to 4,000
characters. The number of memos you can store is limited only by the
memory available on your console.
When you create a new memo, you can add information to it from Address
Book, such as a phone number or address, using the Phone Lookup option.
For details, see page 78.
1. Open Memo Pad.
2. Tap New.
TIP: You can also create a new memo by beginning to write in the Input Area
in the Memo List screen. The first letter is automatically capitalized and begins
your new memo.
3. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. Use the carriage return
stroke to move down to new lines in the memo.
4. Tap Done.
You can categorize memos and sort them by categories. See the sections that
begin on page 74 and page 79 for more information.
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Reviewing memos
Reviewing memos
The Memo List displays the first line of a memo. This makes it easy to locate
and review your memos. You can easily sort memos in the Memo List or move
through memos using Memo options.
1. In the Memo List, tap the text of the memo.
Tap a
memo to
review its
contents
2. Review or edit the text in the memo.
3. Tap Done.
Arranging the Memo List
1. In the Memo List, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
3. Select one of the following options:
•
•
Manual. Sort new memos in the sequence in which you create them.
Alphabetical. Sort new and existing memos in numerical and then
alphabetical sequence.
4. Tap OK.
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Using To Do List
List
To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things
that you have to do.
Use To Do List to:
•
•
•
•
Make a quick and convenient list of things to do.
•
•
Sort your To Do List items either by due date, priority level, or category.
Assign a priority level to each task.
Assign a due date for any or all of your To Do List items.
Assign To Do List items to categories so that you can organize and
view them in logical groups (see page 74).
Attach notes to individual To Do List items for a description or
clarification of the task (see page 82).
Opening To Do List
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Organizer category
3. Select the To Do List icon
.
.
To Do List opens to display the category of items you last viewed.
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Creating To Do List items
Creating To Do List items
A To Do List item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. A
record in To Do List is called an item.
1. Open To Do List.
2. Tap New.
New To
Do item
3. Enter the text of the To Do List item. The text can be longer than one line.
TIP: You can add a name, address, and phone number to a To Do List item
using the Phone Lookup option. For more information, see page 78.
4. Tap anywhere onscreen to deselect the To Do List item.
TIP: If no To Do List item is currently selected, writing in the Input Area
automatically creates a new item.
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Setting To Do List priorities
Setting To Do List priorities
You can set priorities for tasks in your To Do List according to their importance
or urgency. By default, items appear by priority and due date, with 1 as the
highest priority. Changing an item’s priority may move its position in the list.
New To Do List items automatically have a priority of 1. If you select another
item first, before creating a new item, the item you create appears beneath
the selected item with the same priority as the selected item.
1. If priorities aren’t visible in To Do List, tap Show at the bottom of the list,
tap Show Priorities, and tap OK.
2. Tap the Priority number on the left side of the To Do List item.
Tap to
select
priority
3. Tap the Priority number that you want to set. 1 is the most important and
5 is the least important.
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Checking off To Do List items
Checking off To Do List items
You can check off a To Do List item to indicate that you’ve completed it.
1. In To Do List, tap Show.
2. Check the Show Completed Items box.
NOTE: If you uncheck this setting, your To Do items disappear from the list
when you complete (check) them. Items that no longer appear on the list
because Show Completed Items is turned off have not been deleted. They
are still in the memory of your console. You must purge completed items
to remove them from memory.
3. Check the box on the left side of the item.
Completed
To Do item
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Changing priorities and due dates
Changing priorities and due dates
You can change To Do List to display the due date assigned to an item, change
its priority, and assign a category to the task with the To Do Item Details
dialog box.
You can then sort To Do List items by priority, due date, or category.
1. In To Do List, tap the item that you want to change.
2. Tap Details.
3. From the Due Date pick list, select the date that you want to assign the
item. Options are Today, Tomorrow, One Week from the current date, No
Date (removes the due date from the item), or Choose Date (displays a
dialog box for you to select a date).
4. Tap Private to hide this item when Security is turned on.
For more information on hiding private records, see page 81.
5. Tap OK.
TIP: If you turn on the Show Due Dates option in the To Do Preferences
dialog box, you can tap directly on the due date in To Do List to open the
pick list shown in step 2.
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Sorting To Do items
Sorting To Do items
1. In To Do List, tap Show.
2. From the Sort By pick list, select an option:
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•
•
•
Priority, Due Date. Sort items by priority first, and then due date.
Due Date, Priority. Sort items by due date first, and then priority.
Category, Priority. Sort items by category first, and then priority.
Priority, Category. Sort items by priority first, and then category.
3. Tap OK.
Setting To Do List preferences
You can have To Do List display completed items and their completion dates,
as well as due items and their due dates.
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Setting To Do List preferences
1. In To Do List, tap Show.
2. In the To Do Preferences dialog box, choose from the following settings:
•
Show Completed Items. Display your completed items in To Do List. If
this box is unchecked, completed To Do items disappear from the list,
but are kept in the memory of your console. You must purge
completed items to remove them from memory.
•
Show Only Due Items. Show only the items that are currently due,
past due, or have no due date specified. When this box is checked,
items that are not yet due do not appear in the list until their due date.
•
Record Completion Date. Replace the due date with the actual
completion date (when you check the item). If you do not assign a due
date, the completion date still records when you complete the item.
•
Show Due Dates. Display the due dates for items in To Do List, and
display an exclamation mark next to items that remain incomplete
after the due date passes.
•
Show Priorities. Display the item priority to the left of each item in To
Do List.
•
Show Categories. Display the category to which the item is assigned
to the right of each item in To Do List.
3. Tap OK.
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Using Calculator
alculator
Calculator lets you perform general mathematical functions, such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Use Calculator to:
•
•
•
Perform basic calculations.
Store and retrieve values.
Display the last series of calculations, which is useful for confirming a
series of “chain” calculations.
Opening Calculator
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Organizer category
3. Select the Calculator icon
.
.
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Using the Calculator buttons
Using the Calculator buttons
Calculator includes several buttons to help you perform calculations.
•
Clears the last number you entered. Use this button if you make a
mistake while entering a number in the middle of a calculation. This
button enables you to re-enter the number without starting the
calculation over.
•
Clears the entire calculation and enables you to begin a fresh
calculation.
•
Toggles the current number between a negative and positive
value. If you want to enter a negative number, enter the number first
and then press the +/- button.
•
Places the current number in memory. Each new number you
enter with the M+ button is added to the total stored in memory. The
number that you add can be either a calculated value or entered by
pressing the number buttons. Pressing this button has no effect on the
current calculation (or series of calculations); it merely places the value
into memory until it is recalled.
•
Recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it in the current
calculation.
•
Clears any value stored in Calculator’s memory.
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Displaying recent calculations
Displaying recent calculations
The Recent Calculations command lets you review the last series of
calculations and helps you confirm a chain of calculations.
1. In Calculator, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Recent Calculations.
3. After you finish reviewing the calculations, tap OK.
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Setting Preferences
The Preferences screens enable you to customize your console in a variety of
ways. Your console includes the following Preferences screens:
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Bluetooth
Calibration
Connection
Date & Time
Formats
General
Graffiti 2
Network
Owner
Phone
Quick Launch
ShortCuts
Sound
Opening the
the Preferences screens
screens
1. Press the Home button
2. Select the Prefs category
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3. Select the Preferences screen you want to view.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth
The built-in Bluetooth radio enables you to play multiplayer games and
exchange data with other devices enabled with Bluetooth technology. The
Bluetooth Preferences settings control the built-in Bluetooth radio, and
include the following:
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Radio. Turn the Bluetooth radio on and off.
TIP: You can also turn the radio on or off by pressing and holding the Bluetooth
button
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Device Name. Assign a name to your console for Bluetooth
communication. By default the device name is the same as your
HotSync user name.
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Discoverable. Indicate whether you want your console to be seen by
other Bluetooth devices. You can accept or reject invitations from
other devices.
TIP: If you want to leave the Discoverable setting off, you can make your
console temporarily discoverable (for three minutes) by quickly pressing
and releasing the Bluetooth button
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Trusted Devices. Create a buddy list of Bluetooth devices from which
your console should automatically accept communications. For each
device you must enter an identical passkey on both devices. If a device
without a recognized passkey attempts to communicate with your
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Calibration
console, it goes through the discovery and authentication process, and
you can choose to accept or reject the communication.
For additional information about using the Bluetooth features of your console
visit tapwave.com.
Calibration
The Calibration Preferences screen enables you to calibrate your console so
that it accurately interprets taps on the touch-screen and movements of the
analog controller . If you tap an option on the screen and it activates a
different option, or if you move the analog controller and the insertion point
moves in the wrong direction, you need to calibrate. To calibrate the screen or
analog controller, simply follow the onscreen instructions and tap the targets
or move the analog controller as indicated.
Connection
The Connection Preferences screen allows you to create configurations that
enable your console to use a PC, modem, or GSM mobile phone to
communicate with remote devices such as your ISP or a remote computer—
provided the appropriate hardware is available. The Connection Preferences
screen displays a list of available configurations which is based on the
software installed on your console. If necessary you can use the buttons at the
bottom of the screen to add, modify, or delete configurations.
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Connection
When you create or modify Connection Preferences, you are presented with
the following choices:
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Name. Assign or modify the configuration name. This is the label that
appears in the list in the Connection Preferences screen.
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Connect to. Select the type of device to which you want to connect
your console. The choices are: PC, Modem, Phone, and Local Network.
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Via. Select the method you are using to connect your console and the
selected device. The choices are: Cradle/Cable, Infrared, and Bluetooth.
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Dialing (modem only). Indicate whether to use Touchtone or Rotary
dialing tones. Select Rotary only if your telephone service does not
support TouchTone dialing.
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Volume (modem only). Indicate how loud you want the dialing tones.
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Date & Time
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Model (phone only). Select the model of your phone. If your phone
does not appear in the list, select Standard GSM, or install a phone
driver.
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Details. Provides access to the following additional settings:
– Speed. Select the maximum speed for your modem to
communicate with your console. This setting does not control the
speed at which your modem communicates with your telephone
service.
– Flow Ctl (Flow Control). Select a connection option. Options are
Automatic, On (Xon), or Off (Xoff).
– Init String (modem and phone only). Enter or edit text to change
the modem or phone setup string.
Date & Time
The Date & Time Preferences screen is where you set the date, time, time zone,
and Daylight Savings time for your console. These settings are used in all the
applications on your console which respect the system calendar and clock.
The Date & Time Preferences screen includes the following settings:
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Set Date. Set the system calendar by selecting the current date.
– Year. Tap the arrows at the top of the Set Date Screen to select the
current year.
– Month. Tap the box for the current month.
– Date. Tap the number for the current date.
– Today. Tap this button to accept your date selection.
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Set Time. Set the system clock by selecting the current time.
– Hour. Tap the hour box and then tap the arrows to change the
hour.
– Minutes. Tap each minute number, and then tap the arrows to
change the number.
– AM/PM. Tap the boxes to choose the AM or PM suffix.
NOTE: To display time based on a 24-hour clock, change the time format.
See page 129.
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Set Time Zone. Select the time zone for the system clock. Choose the
time zone from the list that corresponds to where you are. When you
travel, use this dialog to change time zones. If you’re not sure what
time zone you are in, find out what time it is, and select the time zone
which shows the correct new time.
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Daylight Saving. Indicate whether Daylight Saving is currently
applicable in your area.
Formats
The Formats Preferences screen enables you to choose a default country for
your console and to set default formats for times, dates, and numbers. These
formats apply to all the dates, times, and numbers in all the applications on
your console. The Formats Preferences screen includes the following settings:
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Preset To. Select a country name. When you select a country, the other
settings adjust as well. For example, if you select Germany, time is
expressed using a 24-hour clock and the starting day of the week is
Monday; if you select the United States, time is expressed using a 12hour clock with an AM or PM suffix and the starting day of the week is
Sunday. You can, however, customize the individual settings regardless
of which country you select.
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Time. Select a format. H is hour and M is minute.
Date. Select a format. D is day, M is month, and Y is year.
Week starts. Select Sunday or Monday as the first day of the week.
Numbers. Select the decimal point and thousands separator.
General
The General Preferences screen enables you to adjust various settings in order
to save battery power when your console is not connected to a power outlet,
and to set the position of the Input Area. The General Preferences screen
includes the following settings:
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Auto-off after. Set when your console automatically shuts off. After
the selected period of inactivity, the power and backlight turn off to
conserve battery power. If you find that your console shuts itself off
before you finish reviewing the information on the screen, increase this
setting.
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Stay on in Cradle. Determine whether to keep your console on while it
is connected to the HotSync cable or cradle and a power outlet.
Choosing Off causes your console to shut off after the Auto-off interval
(also set on this screen) expires.
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Beam Receive. Indicate whether you want to prohibit anyone from
beaming information to your console. If you disable beaming, it saves
a little battery power. By default, Beam Receive is enabled.
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Graffiti 2
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Brightness. Adjust the brightness of the display by dragging the slider
on the screen.
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Input Area Position. Indicate whether you want the Status Bar and
Input Area to appear on the left or right side of the screen when the
display is in landscape mode. This option is designed to facilitate lefthanded data entry.
TIP: Tap the Orientation icon in the Status Bar to switch between portrait
(horizontal) and landscape (vertical) mode.
In addition to the settings mentioned above, you can also choose a color
theme for all your application screens:
1. Tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Extras menu, select System Color Theme.
3. From the Colors pick list, select the color theme you want to use.
4. Tap Done.
Graffiti 2
The Graffiti 2 Preferences provides alternate strokes for making the T, P, Y, and
$ characters. For example, you may want to form the letter T by using strokes
similar to a space and an L. But if this technique is difficult to control, you can
turn off this option. You can set preferences by tapping the characters that
appear on the following Graffiti 2 Preferences screen.
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Network
Network
Network Preferences let you set a password, telephone number, DNS number,
IP address, as well as create a login script for remote connections. You can use
a preset service template for your ISP or dial-in server, and edit, save, and
reuse settings. Or you can create your own service template.
To use the TCP/IP software included in the console operating system for
remote connections, you must set Network Preferences, as well as Connection
Preferences.
The Network Preferences screen includes the following settings:
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Service. Select a predefined service template you want to use. If you
use one of the predefined service templates, you probably only need
to enter your user name and telephone number. If the service template
you want does not appear on the list, you can create your own service
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templates from scratch or duplicate existing templates and edit the
information using the New and Duplicate commands on the Service
menu.
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User Name. Enter the name you use when logging in to your ISP or
dial-in server. Do not enter spaces unless your dial-in server accepts
them.
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Password. Indicate whether to save your password as part of the
template.
– Prompt. If you’re concerned about security and want to be
prompted for your password when logging in to your ISP or dial-up
server, do not enter anything. Leave “Prompt” in the Password field.
– Assigned. If you do not want to be prompted for a password
during login, tap the Password field and enter your password.
“Assigned” appears in the Password field.
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Connection. Select a configuration. The list includes the
configurations displayed on the Connection Preferences screen.
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Phone. Enter the phone number you use to reach your ISP or dial-in
server. When you tap the Phone field, you have the following
additional options:
– Dial prefix. Indicate whether you need to enter a prefix before
dialing the telephone number to access an outside line. For
example, many offices require that you dial “9” to dial a number
outside the building. If you need to use a prefix, check the Dial
Prefix box, and enter the prefix.
– Disable call waiting. Toggle call waiting on and off. Call Waiting
can end your network session if you receive a call while you are
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connected. To turn off Call Waiting, check the Disable call waiting
box, and enter the code to turn off Call Waiting. If you don’t know
the code, contact your local telephone company for the
appropriate code.
– Use calling card. Indicate whether you want to put the charges for
the phone call on a calling card. To activate this option, check the
Use Calling Card box, and then on the Use Calling Card line, enter
three commas followed by your calling card number. Each comma
delays transmission of your calling card number for two seconds, to
compensate for the delay before the number is entered.
NOTE: MCI customers must enter the calling card number in the Phone #
field, and the phone number in the Use Calling Card field.
Network Details
The Details dialog box enables you to select TCP/IP settings. When you tap the
Details button, you have the following additional options:
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Connection type. Select the connection protocol you want to use for
this service template:
– PPP for Point-to-Point protocol. Select this type if you’re unsure
which you need. If PPP doesn’t work, ask your ISP or your system
administrator for the correct connection type.
– SLIP. Select this type for Serial Line Internet protocol connections.
– CSLIP. Select this type for Compressed Serial Line Internet protocol
connections.
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Idle timeout. Specify how long your console waits to drop your
connection when you exit a TCP/IP application. Options include
Immediate, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, or Never (until the power is
off or your console times out).
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Query DNS. Indicate whether a DNS number is required. The Internet
uses the Domain Naming System (DNS) to translate the names of host
computers into IP addresses. A DNS number (or IP address) identifies a
specific server that handles the translation services. Anyone who logs
onto the Internet must have a unique identifier—an IP address. This IP
address can be either temporary—assigned automatically each time
you log on—or permanent. Not all systems require that you enter a
DNS number; check with your system administrator to see if it is
required.
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To enter a DNS number, uncheck the Query DNS box (the Primary and
Secondary DNS fields appear). In the Primary DNS number field, tap
the space to the left of the first period in the Primary DNS field and
enter the first section of the IP address using a number only, from 0 to
255; repeat the step for the remaining sections of the field. Use the
same technique to enter the Secondary DNS number.
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IP Address Automatic. Indicate whether your server’s IP address is
temporary or permanent. If your IP address is automatic and
temporary, make sure that the IP Address box is checked. If your IP
address is permanently assigned, uncheck the IP Address box. In the
permanent IP address field, tap the space to the left of the first period,
and enter the first section of the IP address using a number only, from
0 to 255. Repeat the step for the remaining sections of the field.
Login scripts
A login script is a series of commands that automates logging into your ISP or
remote server.
You can create login script files by selecting commands in the Login Script
dialog box. Some commands, such as Send, require additional information
and have a parameter field to add the necessary data.
You can also use non-ASCII and literal characters in your login script. See page
138 for more information.
1. With a service template selected in the Network Preferences screen, tap
Details.
2. In the Details dialog box, tap Script.
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3. From the End pick list on the Login Script screen, select any of the
following commands and enter additional information if a field appears:
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Wait For. Instruct your console to wait for specific characters from the
TCP/IP server before executing the next command.
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Wait For Prompt. Instruct your console to use a dynamically
generated challenge-response value from the server. You must enter
the challenge value into your token card. This generates a response
value which you must enter on your console. This command requires
two arguments that are separated by a vertical bar (|).
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Send. Transmit specific characters to the TCP/IP server to which you
are connecting.
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Send CR. Transmit a carriage return or LF character to the TCP/IP
server to which you are connecting.
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Send User ID. Transmit the User ID information entered in the User ID
field of the Network Preferences screen.
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Send Password. Transmit the password entered in the Password field
of the Network Preferences screen. If you did not enter a password, this
command prompts you to enter one. The Password command is
usually followed by a Send CR command.
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Delay. Instruct your console to wait a specific number of seconds
before executing the next command in the login script.
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Get IP (for SLIP connections). Read an IP address and use it as the IP
address for your console.
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Prompt. Open a dialog box that prompts you to enter text of some
kind (for example, a password or a security code).
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End. Identify the last line in the login script.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to complete the login script.
5. Tap OK, and then tap OK in the Details dialog box.
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Non-ASCII characters
If you know how to write custom scripts with non-ASCII characters, you can
incorporate the caret (^char) character, carriage returns and line feeds, and
literal characters in your custom login scripts.
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Use the caret (^ char) character to transmit ASCII command characters.
If you send ^char, and the ASCII value of char is between @ and _, then
the character is automatically translated to a single-byte value
between 0 and 31.
For example, ^M is converted to a carriage return. If char is a value
between a and z, then the character sequence is translated to a singlebyte value between 1 and 26. If char is any other value, then the
character sequence is not subject to any special processing. Thus, the
string “Joe^M” transmits Joe, followed by a carriage return.
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You can include carriage return and line feed commands as part of the
login script, when entered in the following format:
<cr>Sends or receives a carriage return
<lf>Sends or receives a line feed
For example, the string “waitfor Joe<cr><lf>” waits to receive Joe,
followed by a carriage return and line feed from the remote computer,
before executing the next command in the script.
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You can use the backslash ( \ ) character to specify that the next
character be transmitted as a literal character, and not be subject to
any special processing ordinarily associated with that character. For
example:
\^Includes a caret as part of the string
\<Includes a < as part of the string
\\Includes a backslash as part of the string
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Owner
Connecting to your ISP or dial-in service
After you set Connection and Network Preferences, you can easily connect to
your ISP or dial-in server.
You can make the connection using either Network Preferences commands or
a third-party application. Connecting to an ISP requires a third-party
application, such as a Web browser or news reader. For information on thirdparty applications that support TCP/IP, check the Web site tapwave.com.
1. From the Network Preferences screen, tap Connect to dial the current
service and display the Service Connection Progress messages.
2. To see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, press Down
during login.
3. Tap Disconnect to terminate the connection between your console and
your service.
Owner
Use Owner Preferences to record a name, company name, phone number, or
any other identification information you want to include on your console.
If you use Security to turn off and lock your console with a password, the
information that you enter in Owner Preferences appears the next time you
turn on your console.
NOTE: If you assign a password to your console using Security, you must
tap Unlock and enter your password to change the Owner Preferences screen.
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Phone
Phone
Use the Phone Preferences screen to pick a connection profile. These settings
are used by SMS and a variety of third-party applications.
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Connection. Select a Connection configuration for applications that
require a phone connection. Base your selection on your hardware
setup, such as Bluetooth or Infrared to a particular model phone. The
details of your connection should already be set up, in the Connection
Preferences. However, you can edit information from this pick list if
necessary.
If no connection methods are available, then --None-- appears in the
pick list. This means that no phone drivers exist on your console. In this
case you must install the phone driver on your computer and
synchronize with your console.
If your phone is enabled and connected, you can test the connection
by tapping the Test button. This initiates a simple query of the phone
to make sure the connection is working and the correct phone is being
used.
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Quick Launch
Quick Launch
Use the Quick Launch Preferences screen to assign an application to each of
the four Action buttons. When you hold down the Home button while
pressing any of these buttons, the assigned application opens immediately.
TIP: The Quick Launch settings also apply to the one button Quick Launch from
Home Screen option on the Home Preferences screen. See page 47 for details.
ShortCut
hortCut
ShortCut Preferences enable you to create ShortCuts for up to 45 characters.
For example, you could create a ShortCut for your name or for the header of a
memo. All ShortCuts you create appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences
screen, are available in any of your console applications, and are backed up on
your computer when you perform a HotSync operation.
The ShortCuts Preferences screen includes the following options:
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New. Define a new shortcut.
– ShortCut Name. Enter the letters you want to use to activate the
ShortCut.
– ShortCut Text. Enter the text that you want to appear when you
write the ShortCut characters.
TIP: You can add a space character after the last word in your ShortCut text
so that a space automatically follows the ShortCut text.
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Edit. Modify an existing ShortCut. From the ShortCut Preferences
screen, tap the ShortCut you want to edit, tap Edit, and then enter your
changes.
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Delete. Remove a ShortCut. From the ShortCut Preferences screen, tap
the ShortCut you want to delete and then tap Delete.
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Sound
The Sound Preferences enable you to adjust the sound and alarm settings
using the following settings:
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Turn all sounds on or mute all sounds. When sound is on,
you have the following options:
– Application Volume. Adjust the volume level for the sounds in
your applications by dragging the slider or tapping to the right
or left of the slider to move it in small increments. Some older
Palm OS® games may not respond to this setting.
– Headphone Bass. Set the bass level for sounds in your
applications. The choices are: Normal or Boost.
– System Volume. Set the volume level for system sounds. The
System Volume level is relative to the Application Volume level. As
you increase or decrease the Application Volume level the System
Volume level follows. Turning off the System Volume also turns off
the chime tones during HotSync operations. The choices are: Off,
Low, Medium, or High.
– Alarm Volume. Set the volume level for alarm sounds. The choices
are: Off, Low, Medium, or High.
– Alarm Vibrate. Set the vibrate option to On, Off, or When Muted.
When you enable the Alarm Vibrate setting, your console vibrates
to notify you of alarms. This is useful when you want the Alarm
Sound off, but still want to be notified of alarms.
When sound is muted, you have the following options:
– Mute Until. Choose how long you want sounds to remain off. The
choices vary based on the current time.
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Synchronizing
Synchronizing Data
HotSync technology lets you synchronize—exchange and update—data
between your Zodiac console and Palm Desktop software or another desktop
organizer application such as Microsoft Outlook. You synchronize your data
by connecting your console to your computer with the HotSync cable or
cradle.
The HotSync process automatically synchronizes data between your console
and Palm Desktop software. Changes you make on your console or in Palm
Desktop software appear in both places after a HotSync operation. HotSync
technology synchronizes only the data that has changed since the last
HotSync operation, thus reducing synchronization time.
This chapter describes how to select HotSync options and perform a HotSync
operation.
Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation
The following steps assume that you have already installed the Palm Desktop
software. If you have not installed this software, see page 17 for instructions.
1. Connect your console to the HotSync cable or cradle.
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Performing a cable or cradle HotSync operation
The bottom edge of the console should align smoothly with the cable or
cradle when it is properly connected.
2. Make sure the HotSync Manager software is running.
If it is running, the HotSync icon ™ appears in the Windows system tray.
If HotSync Manager is not running, click the Start button on the Windows
desktop and choose Programs. Navigate to the Palm Desktop software
program group and choose HotSync Manager. Alternatively, you can
start the Palm Desktop software which automatically opens HotSync
Manager.
3. Press the HotSync button on the cable or cradle.
HotSync button
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Selecting HotSync setup options
4. If prompted, select the user name you entered when you installed Palm
Desktop software. The HotSync Progress dialog box appears and
synchronization begins.
Every console should have a unique name. To prevent loss of a user’s
records, never try to synchronize more than one console to the same user
name. If you need to create a new user name, see the Palm Desktop
Online Help for instructions.
5. Wait for a message on your console indicating that the process is
complete.
When the HotSync process is complete, you can remove your console from
the HotSync cable or cradle.
Selecting HotSync setup options
You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run. If necessary, you can
adjust the other HotSync settings as well.
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon
in the Windows system tray.
2. Choose Setup.
3. Click the General tab, and select one of the following options:
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Always Available. Add HotSync Manager to the Startup folder and
constantly monitor the communication port for synchronization
requests from your console. With this option, HotSync Manager
synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop software is not running.
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Customizing HotSync application settings
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Available Only When Palm Desktop software Is Running. Start
HotSync Manager and monitor requests only when you open Palm
Desktop software.
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Manual. Monitor requests only when you select HotSync Manager
from the Start menu.
If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting, Always
Available.
4. Click OK.
Customizing HotSync application settings
For each application, you can define how records are handled during
synchronization. These synchronization settings are called a “conduit.” By
default, a HotSync operation synchronizes data for all the applications that are
present on your console and in Palm Desktop software.
In general, you should leave the settings to synchronize all files. The only
reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite data on either
your console or Palm Desktop software, or to avoid synchronizing a particular
type of file because you don’t use it.
In addition to the conduits for Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo
Pad, Photos, and Music, Palm Desktop software includes High Score, System,
and Install conduits. The High Score conduit synchronizes the high score
database with the Tournament Zone on the Tapwave web site. The System
conduit backs up the system information stored on your console, including
Graffiti 2 ShortCuts. The Install conduit installs applications on your console.
You can install additional conduits for add-on applications that include
desktop synchronization features.
1. Click the HotSync icon
corner of the taskbar).
in the Windows system tray (bottom-right
TIP: You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm Desktop software
menu bar.
2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom.
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Customizing HotSync application settings
3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
4. Select an application in the Conduit list. Click Change.
5. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to
skip data transfer for an application.
6. Choose how long the setting remains in effect:
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To affect only the next HotSync operation, deselect Set As Default.
Thereafter, the HotSync Actions revert to their default settings.
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To use a new setting as the default, select the Set As Default option.
Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is used when
you click the Default button in the Custom dialog.
7. Click OK.
8. Repeat steps 4 - 7 to change conduit settings for other applications.
9. Click Done to activate your settings.
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Security
Your console includes a Security application that lets you set options to
protect entries from unauthorized users in a variety of ways:
Security application lets you:
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Mask or hide entries you have defined as private. The Mask option
displays a gray bar over private records, and the Hide option
completely removes (hides) private records.
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Assign a password to viewing options to enhance security. Assigning a
password requires you to enter a password before private entries can
be viewed; not assigning a password lets you view private entries
when you Show Records from the Security dialog box.
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Lock and turn off your console so that a password must be entered
before you can use your console again.
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Hide records that you have defined as private, with or without a
password. Without a password, private records are hidden until you set
Security to display them; with a password, you must enter the
password to view the private entries.
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Masking and hiding records
Masking and hid
hiding records
You can mask or hide private records. When you mask private records, a visual
placeholder appears where the record would normally be displayed; when
you hide records, they are not visible anywhere in the list.
Masking private records
1. Make sure that the record or records you want to mask are defined as
private. To make a record private, select the record, tap Edit, tap Details,
and then check the Private box.
2. Press the Home button
.
3. Select the Utilities category
4. Select Security
.
.
5. From the Current Privacy pick list, select Mask Records.
6. Open one of the Organizer applications and view a record. Records
marked as private are masked with a gray bar.
Hiding private records
1. Make sure that the record or records you want to hide are defined as
private. To make a record private, select the record, tap Edit, tap Details,
and then check the Private box.
2. Press the Home button
.
3. Select the Utilities category
.
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4. Select Security
.
5. From the Current Privacy pick list, select Hide Records.
6. When you return to the Organizer applications, records marked as private
are not included in the display.
Note that you can mask or hide records without assigning a password, or you
can assign a password if you want records to remain masked or hidden until a
password is entered.
Assigning and editing passwords
You can assign a password to protect your private records and to lock your
console.
Once you define a password, you can change or delete it at any time. You
must enter the current password before you can change or delete it.
If you’ve forgotten your password, you can delete it, see page 153.
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Utilities category
3. Select Security
.
.
4. Tap the Password box.
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5. Enter a password—either the one you want to assign or your current
password if you want to change or delete it—and tap OK.
6. Choose from the following options:
•
•
•
To assign a password, enter the password again to verify it, and tap OK.
To change your password, enter a new password and tap OK.
To delete your password, enter your current password. Tap OK, and
then tap Unassign.
Locking your console
You can turn off and lock your console with a password to protect
information. You must then enter the password when you turn on your
console to gain access to the information on it.
If you forget the password, you must perform a hard reset to resume using
your console. Performing a hard reset deletes all the records in your console;
however, you can restore all synchronized data at the next HotSync operation.
See page 180 for more information.
1. Assign a password, as described on page 151.
A password is required before using the Turn Off & Lock option.
2. Tap Lock & Turn Off. The System Lockout dialog box appears.
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3. Tap Off & Lock. Your console turns off and locks.
Turning on and unlocking your console
1. Turn on your console.
2. Enter your password at the prompt, and then tap OK.
Recovering from a forgotten password
If the Off & Lock option is not active, and you forget your password, you can
delete the forgotten password from your console. Deleting a forgotten
password also deletes all entries and files marked as Private.
IMPORTANT: If you synchronize with your computer before deleting a
forgotten password, your console restores private entries the next time you
perform a HotSync operation, but does not restore the forgotten password.
Deleting a forgotten password
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Utilities category
3. Select Security
.
.
4. Tap the password box.
5. Tap Lost Password.
6. A message appears; tap Yes to delete the forgotten password.
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Using the At
Attention Manager
Many applications (such as Date Book and Clock) want to get your attention
with some sort of alarm. Attention Manager provides a way for you to
conveniently manage all of these notifications in one place. Appointments
and messages can stack up while you are away from your console. You can
then use Attention Manager to view them from a single list and selectively
dismiss or follow up on each alarm.
Alarms request your attention at two different levels: insistent and subtle. This
chapter describes both types of requests.
Insisten
Insistent ala
alarms
Insistent applications open a Reminder screen, and may play a sound, flash an
LED, or vibrate, depending on your hardware configuration. Alarms continue
until you snooze or dismiss them. If the sound can be interrupted, you can tap
anywhere on the screen, or press any button to silence it. Attention Manager
opens immediately when new insistent alarms are posted.
Using the Remi
Reminder screen
The Reminder screen has three buttons for responding to an alarm:
•
OK. Makes the reminder go away, with no further notification.
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Insistent alarms
•
Snooze. Switches to the application that was running when the alarm
went off, and returns to the Reminder screen after five minutes. You
can go back to the Reminder screen right away by tapping the blinking
indicator in the Status Bar. For more information on the blinking
indicator, see page 157.
•
Go To: Switches to the application that created the alarm, and shows
the record that caused the alarm, although you may have to navigate
within the application. There is no further notification.
Setting alarm
alarm sound effects
Some applications allow you to set the tune or sound effect to use, and how
many times to play it, with a pause in between. For example, to set alarm
preferences for Date Book, do the following:
1. In Date Book, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
3. Check the Alarm Preset box, if you want alarms to sound, then select the
following from the pick lists:
•
Alarm Preset. Indicate how soon you want the alarm to sound before
the event.
•
Alarm Sound. Choose the alarm tune or sound effect (for example,
Bird or Concerto).
•
•
Remind Me. Specify how many times the alarm repeats before it stops.
Play Every. Set the pause between each time the alarm sounds.
For information on setting the alarm volume level and vibrate option, see
page 143.
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Insistent alarms
Using the Reminders list screen
The Reminder screen changes to a Reminders list under two insistent alarm
conditions:
•
When a second application attempts to get your attention and the first
has not been dismissed or snoozed.
•
When a first application makes a second attempt and the first has not
been dismissed or snoozed.
Each reminder lists the date and time of the alarm. Depending on the
application displaying the reminder, you may see an icon representing the
application, and up to two lines of text.
Tapping the text or icon jumps to that item and deletes the event from the
Reminders list screen.
Checking a box clears that item, similar to a To Do list item. The Attention
Manager draws a line through the text lines, pauses for a moment, and then
removes the item from the list, although the original data remains in the
application.
The Reminders list screen displays three buttons that you can use to respond
to the items in the list:
•
Done. If the Reminders list appeared because of more than one
insistent alarm, tapping Done closes the Reminders list screen,
although the events remain in the application that created them. The
Reminders list screen does not appear again, unless you tap the
blinking alarm indicator in the Status Bar.
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Subtle alarms
If the Reminders list appeared after you tapped the Snooze button,
then tapped the blinking alarm indicator, then tapped the Done
button, the reminder continues to snooze.
For more detail, see the next section.
•
Snooze. Put the Reminders list screen to sleep for five minutes. After
this time interval, the Reminders list screen appears again. You can go
directly to the Reminders list screen without waiting, by tapping the
blinking alarm indicator. For more detail about the blinking indicator,
see page 157.
•
Clear All. Remove all of the items from the list and close the Reminders
list screen. Tap this button to erase a list of events that have passed.
Subtle
Subtle alarms
Some applications provide a visual, and optionally audible indication, but do
not otherwise disrupt your work flow. Subtle alarms do not display a
Reminder screen. Instead, a blinking indicator flashes (in applications that
support it) when an alarm is present.
Understanding the blinking alarm indicator
In applications that allow it, a blinking alarm indicator appears in the Status
Bar under the following conditions:
•
While viewing a Reminder screen or Reminders list screen, you tap the
Done or the Snooze button.
•
A subtle alarm is present.
The indicator appears in two different states:
•
•
Off. The indicator is not shown at all when the list is empty.
Blinking. When there is an item in the list, then the “exclamation
point” indicator blinks on and off until you empty the list.
Tapping the indicator opens the Attention Manager in list mode, even if there
is only one item.
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Using Expansion Car
Cardds
Zodiac lets you add expansion cards to your console. Use expansion cards to:
•
•
•
Expand your console’s storage capacity
Share files with other people
Backup your data
IMPORTANT: On your console, expansion slot 1 (left) is compatible with
Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) expansion cards. Expansion slot 2
(right) also supports SDIO expansion cards. Remember to use slot 2 for
SDIO cards.
Slot 2 for
SDIO, SD,
and MMC
cards
Slot 1 for
SD and
MMC
cards
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Inserting and removing an expansion card
Inserting and removing an expansion card
1. Hold the expansion card with the label facing you and the notch in the
lower-left corner.
2. Hold your console with the screen facing you.
3. Slide the expansion card into the slot until you feel it click into place.
Notch
4. When you’re done using the card, gently press the top of the card to
release it from the slot and lift it out of the slot.
Accessing applications on an expansion card
When an expansion card is inserted, the card automatically appears as a new
Home category. This category is assigned the name of the expansion card
volume; for example, the name “Card 1” is used throughout this section.
1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot.
NOTE: If the Home screen does not appear, press the Home button
and select the card name, such as Card 1.
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Displaying information about applications on an expansion card
The applications on the card appear on the Home screen.
2. Select the application that you want to launch.
The selected application is loaded into memory and launched.
Displaying information about appl
applications on an expansion card
1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot.
2. Press the Home button
.
3. Select the card name, such as Card 1.
4. Tap the card name in the title bar to open the menus.
5. From the App menu, select Info.
6. From the Device pick list, select the card name. The screen displays the
size of the applications on the card.
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Copying an application from an expansion card
7. To display the application version, tap Version.
TIP: When you tap More, you access the CardInfo application, described
in the section that begins on page 164.
Copying an application from an expansion card
You can copy applications from an expansion card to any of the following:
•
•
•
Another expansion cards
Your console
Your desktop software
1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot.
2. Press the Home button
.
3. Select the card name, such as Card 1.
4. Tap the card name in the title bar to open the menus.
5. From the App menu, select Copy.
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6. From the Copy From and To pick lists, select the source and the
destination.
7. Select the application and then tap Copy.
The application is copied to the selected destination.
TIP: Some applications and databases are copy-protected and cannot be
copied. These are listed with a lock icon next to them.
Beaming or sending applications from an expansion card
1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot.
2. Press the Home button
.
3. Select the card name, such as Card 1.
4. Tap the card name in the title bar to open the menus.
5. From the App menu, select Beam or select Send.
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Deleting applications from an expansion card
6. From the Beam From (or Send From) pick list, select the card name.
7. Select the application you want to beam or send.
8. Make sure that the receiving device has infrared communication enabled
for beaming, or Bluetooth communication enabled for sending.
9. Tap Beam or tap Send.
The application is beamed or sent to the other device.
TIP: Some applications and databases are copy-protected and cannot
be beamed. These appear with a lock icon next to them.
Deleting applications
applications from an expansion card
1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot.
2. Press the Home button
.
3. Select the card name, such as Card 1.
4. Tap your user name in the title bar to open the menus.
5. From the App menu, select Delete.
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Using CardInfo
6. From the Delete From pick list, select the card name, such as Card 1.
7. Highlight the application you want to delete, then tap Done.
The application is deleted. Applications that are loaded in ROM (for example,
Memo Pad) cannot be deleted, and are not listed.
Using CardInfo
The CardInfo application displays summary information for each known
directory type found on an expansion card.
1. Insert an expansion card into an expansion slot.
2. If the Home screen does not appear, press the Home button
3. Select the Utilities category
4. Select the CardInfo icon
.
.
.
5. From the Card pick list, select the card name, such as Card 1.
The CardInfo screen displays information about the expansion card seated in
the expansion slot.
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Renaming an expansion card
1. Open Card Info.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Card menu, select Rename Card.
4. Enter the new name in the Rename Card dialog box.
5. Tap Rename.
Reformatting an expansion card
1. Open Card Info.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Card menu, select Format Card.
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4. Tap OK.
IMPORTANT: Reformatting an expansion card erases all of its data.
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Beaming and Sending
Information
Your Zodiac console is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to
beam information to another Palm OS device that’s close by and also has an IR
port. The IR port is located at the top of the console, behind the small dark
shield.
Your console is also equipped with a Bluetooth radio. If you are within range
of other devices that are enabled with Bluetooth technology, you can use
Bluetooth communication to send them information. The Bluetooth button
is located on the top of your console.
Additionally, if you install the optional SMS software from the CD that came
with your console and you have a compatible mobile phone, you can use SMS
technology to send information as well.
You can beam or send the following information between Palm Powered
consoles and other compatible devices:
•
The record currently displayed in Photos, Date Book, Address Book, To
Do List, or Memo Pad.
•
All records of the category currently displayed in the Photos, Address
Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad applications.
•
A special Address Book record that you designate as your business
card, containing information you want to exchange with business
contacts.
•
An application installed in your console’s internal memory or on an
expansion card seated in one of expansion slots.
NOTE: To prevent music piracy, you cannot beam or send songs from the
Music application.
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Creating a business card
For best results while beaming, Zodiac consoles should be within one foot of
each other, and the path between the two consoles must be clear of
obstacles. Beaming distance to other Palm OS devices may be different.
TIP: You can also perform HotSync operations using the IR port. See page 171
for more information.
Creating a business card
1. In the Address List, create a new entry or select an entry that contains the
information you want on your business card. See page 86 for more
information.
2. In Address view, tap the Menu icon
.
3. From the Record menu, select Select Business Card.
4. At the prompt, tap Yes.
Beaming a record
1. Locate the record, business card, or category you want to beam.
2. Tap the Menu icon
.
3. Make sure that the receiving device has infrared communication enabled.
4. From the Record menu, select the appropriate command:
•
•
Beam. Beams an individual item.
•
Beam Category. Beams all records assigned to the selected category.
Beam Business Card. Beams the record defined as your business card.
In Address Book only.
TIP: You can use the Graffiti 2 Command stroke /B to beam the current entry.
5. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at
the IR port of the receiving console.
When the Beam Status dialog box indicates that the transfer is complete,
you can resume working on your console.
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Beaming an application
Beaming an application
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Tap the left side of the title bar to access the menus.
3. From the App menu, select Beam.
4. Make sure that the receiving device has infrared communication enabled.
5. Select the application you want to transfer, and tap Beam.
NOTE: Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed, as
indicated by a lock icon.
6. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at
the IR port of the receiving console.
When the Beam Status dialog box indicates that the transfer is complete,
you can resume working on your console.
Receiving beamed information
To receive beamed information the Beam Receive option in General
Preferences must be turned on. See page 130 for details.
1. Turn on your console.
2. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the transmitting console to open
the Beam Status dialog box.
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Sending information with Bluetooth communication
3. Tap Yes.
4. Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is
complete, and then tap OK to display the new entry.
5. Incoming records are placed in the Unfiled category.
Sending information with Bluetooth communication
1. If the Bluetooth radio is off, press and hold the Bluetooth button
turn it on. The blue LED turns on or flashes when the radio is on.
to
2. Display the desired Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad
record you want to send.
3. Make sure that the receiving device has Bluetooth communication
enabled.
4. Tap the Menu icon
.
5. From the Record menu, select the Send command. The command names
vary based on the application (Event, Address, Category, Item, etc.).
6. Wait for the Discovery Results screen to appear.
7. Select the recipient’s user name from the list. If the name does not appear
in the list, and the device is within range, tap Find More.
TIP: To choose which names appear in the list, tap the Show pick list and select
Current Discovery to see only newly discovered devices, or Trusted Devices to see
only devices that have a matching Bluetooth key.
8. Tap OK.
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IR HotSync operations
IR HotSync operations
You can use the IR port on your console to perform HotSync operations
without a HotSync cable or cradle. This is very useful if you travel with an
infrared-enabled laptop. You simply enable infrared communication on your
laptop and console, and then follow the steps on page 172.
Preparing your computer for infrared communication
Not all computers are equipped to perform IR HotSync operations. The
computer you want to synchronize with must meet the following
requirements:
•
The computer must support the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA
standards.
•
•
The computer must have an installed infrared driver.
The computer must have an enabled infrared port built-in, or an
enabled infrared device attached to the computer. Desktop computers
are likely to require an infrared device attached to a physical serial
port. Laptops are likely to have a built-in IR port.
If the infrared port on your computer is not enabled, see the documentation
that came with your computer for instructions on enabling the infrared port.
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IR HotSync operations
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication
Next you need to go to HotSync Manager and specify the infrared port that
should be used for the HotSync operation.
1. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray.
2. Make sure Local is checked on the menu.
3. Choose Setup.
4. Click the Local tab.
5. In the Serial Port drop-down box, select the COM port or simulated port
for your infrared port or device.
6. Click OK.
Performing an IR HotSync operation
After you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation it is easy
to perform the actual operation.
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Utilities category
3. Select the HotSync icon
.
.
4. Tap Local.
5. From the pick list below the HotSync icon, select IR to a PC/Handheld.
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HotSync icon
6. Position the IR port of your console within a couple of inches of the
infrared port of your computer.
7. Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation.
Returning to cable or cradle HotSync operations
It’s easy to return to using the cable or cradle for HotSync operations.
The next time you want to perform a HotSync operation just press the
HotSync button on the cable or cradle. You can leave the HotSync application
on your console set to perform IR HotSync operations and still use the cable or
cradle. This is useful if you perform HotSync operations with both your
desktop computer and a laptop that you travel with. When you travel you
don’t have to carry a cable or cradle. When you are in the office just connect
your console to the cable or cradle and press the HotSync button.
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Maintaining Your Console
Migration information
information
You can replace your previous Palm OS device and migrate to a Zodiac
console and retain your previous data and applications. If you already own a
Palm OS device, Tapwave recommends that you install your new Zodiac
desktop software into the same folder as your current Palm Desktop software.
All of your data is preserved when you install the new software in the same
folder as the previous software. If you use another desktop organizer
application, such as Microsoft Outlook, you still must install the Zodiac
desktop software CD that came with your new console.
You can perform HotSync operations on your new console in exactly the same
way as you did on your old device, allowing you to quickly synchronize your
existing data with your new console. Just remember to synchronize your old
device with Palm Desktop software before you synchronize with your new
console, so you have the latest information. When you synchronize your new
console for the first time, select the Desktop Overwrites Handheld option for
all the conduits. For more information on conduit settings, see page 147.
NOTE: If you used security features (for example, password protection) on
your previous Palm OS device, you must migrate to the most current desktop.
The method of storing passwords has changed with the latest release of the
desktop. Therefore, you must migrate to synchronize your password-protected
information.
1. Synchronize your old device with your old Palm Desktop software to
ensure that the latest information from your device is on your desktop
computer.
2. (Optional) To prevent data loss, go to the folder that stores Palm Desktop
software, copy the folder and its contents, rename it (for example, Palm
Backup), and store the copy outside the Palm Desktop software folder.
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3. Follow the instructions on page 14 to install the Zodiac desktop software.
Make sure you install the Zodiac desktop software in the same folder as
the old desktop software.
4. To prepare for the first HotSync operation with your new console and
new Zodiac desktop software, go to HotSync Manager and choose
Custom.
NOTE: Select your user name, if it does not already appear in the box.
5. For all conduits, click Change, and select the Desktop Overwrites
Handheld option. Then click Done. See page 147 for more information.
6. Connect your new console to the cable or cradle and press the HotSync
button. When the Select User dialog box appears, select your user name.
NOTE: If you customized the modem setup on your old device, you must
re-enter the modem initialization string. Any passwords you select on your old
device are not restored during this HotSync operation. Records you previously
marked Private remain marked Private, but you need to reenter a password on
your new console.
7. If prompted to do so, perform a soft reset after completing the migration
process (see page 179).
Some of your applications may appear in different categories from your old
device. See page 45 for information on moving applications between
categories.
IMPORTANT: After you complete the migration process, you have two devices
with the same name. However, to prevent complications and unexpected results
during HotSync operations, each device must have a unique name.
8. Perform a hard reset on your old device. See page 180 for details.
9. Perform a HotSync operation with your old device and give it a new user
name.
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Creating a user profile
Creating a user profile
You can create a user profile to load data into an console without associating
that data with a user name. This feature lets System Administrators configure
several consoles with specific information (such as a company phone list)
before distributing them to their actual users.
The User Profile feature is designed only for the first-time HotSync operation,
before you assign a User ID to a particular console.
1. Open Palm Desktop software.
2. From the Tools menu, choose Users.
3. Click Profiles.
4. Click New. Enter a unique name for the profile and click OK.
5. Click OK to return to Palm Desktop software.
6. Select the profile from the User list and create the data for the profile (for
example, company phone list, and so on).
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Caring for your Zodiac
Using a profile for the first-time HotSync operation
1. Connect your new console to the HotSync cable or cradle.
2. Press the HotSync button on the cable or cradle.
3. Click Profiles.
4. Select the profile that you want to load on the console, and click OK.
5. Click Yes to transfer all the profile data to the console.
The next time you perform a HotSync operation, Palm Desktop software
prompts you to assign a user name to the console.
Caring for your Zodiac
Your Zodiac is a delicate portable electronic device and it should be handled
with the same care you give to other delicate devices such as a digital camera,
cell phone, etc. Please observe the following recommendations:
•
If your console’s case gets a little soiled, clean it with a damp cloth. Do
not wash or submerge your console in any liquid.
•
Do not subject your console to unnecessary environmental stresses,
including:
– Dropping your console
– Stepping on your console
– Sitting on your console
– Getting your console wet
– Using your console in sand storms
– Operating your console in extremely cold or hot temperatures
•
As with any other electronic device, try not to subject your console to
unnecessary static electricity. Static electricity in any electronic device
can prematurely destroy that device. Your console is designed to
tolerate a given amount of static electricity. Here are some suggestions
to minimize damage from static electricity:
– Before you pick up your console, discharge yourself of static
charges by touching any large surface (preferably metal).
– If you are using the optional cradle, discharge yourself of static
charges by touching any large surface (preferably metal) prior to
placing your console in the cradle. This is especially important in
very dry environments where static charges can easily accumulate.
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Troubleshooting
For additional troubleshooting information and answers to other frequently
asked questions, visit http://support.tapwave.com.
I’m having trouble in
installing
stalling add-on software.
software.
Make sure the file you are trying to install is not a compressed file, such as a
ZIP or SIT file. If the application is compressed, you must decompress the file
before installing it.
I’m trying to run a game I just installed and I get an
“Authentication Error.” What does this mean?
The games on the Tapwave.com store are locked or signed to a specific Zodiac
serial number. An Authentication Error tells you that the game did not find the
serial number it expected. If you get an authentication error here are a few
things to check:
1. Verify that your Zodiac is registered and that the serial number on your
console matches the number on the registration website.
a. Press the Home button
.
b. Tap your user name in the title bar to open the menus.
c. From the App menu, select Info
d. Tap Version at the bottom of the Info screen.
e. Check the device ID number (Serial Number) at the top of the screen.
2. Check the folder(s) where you downloaded the game. Look for a TXT file
with details on installing that particular game. Some games require an
Installer application for the game to install and work properly. Delete the
game and follow the instructions in the TXT file.
3. Make sure the file you are trying to install is not a compressed file, such as
a ZIP or SIT file. If the application is compressed, you must decompress
the file before installing it. Right click the ZIP file, extract all files, and
then run the INSTALLER.EXE file.
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My Zodiac won’t turn on.
My Zodiac won’t turn on.
Zodiac has a data protection mode which activates if the battery level gets
too low. Plug in the power adapter and let your Zodiac sit for about 5 minutes.
With the charger still plugged in, press the Power button to make sure your
Zodiac turns on. Let the Zodiac continue to fully charge for 2 hours.
My console is not responding.
You may have to perform a reset if your console no longer responds to the
buttons on the screen.
A soft reset allows your console to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a PC.
All records and entries are retained after a soft reset.
To perform a soft reset, use the tip of your stylus (or another object without a
sharp tip such as an unfolded paper clip) to lightly press the reset button
inside the hole on the back panel of your console.
Reset
button
I did a soft reset and my console is still not responding.
If you already performed a soft reset and you console is still not responding,
or if you received an error while performing a soft reset, you may have to
perform an extensions-off reset.
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I did an extensions-off reset and console is still not responding.
An extensions-off reset starts your console without adding anything extra to
the operating system. This is similar to rebooting a PC in safe mode. All
records and entries are retained after an extensions-off reset.
An extensions-off reset is extremely useful if your console stops responding
after installing an add-on application. You can use an extensions-off reset to
start you console and then uninstall the offending application.
1. Hold down the Function button on the front of your console.
2. While holding down the Function button, use the tip of your stylus to
gently press and release the reset button.
3. When the Palm logo appears, release the Function button.
4. Delete any possibly offending applications.
5. Perform a soft reset and confirm that your console is working properly.
6. Reinstall the applications you removed one at a time until you identify
the offending application, and then contact the application’s developer
to report the problem.
7. Repeat steps 1 – 4 to delete the offending application.
8. After you remove the offending application, perform a soft reset before
you continue using your console.
I did an extensions-off rreset
eset and console is still not responding.
If you already performed an extensions-off reset and you console is still not
responding, or if you received an error while performing an extensions-off
reset, you may have to perform a hard reset.
A hard reset erases all records and entries stored in your console. Never
perform a hard reset unless a soft or an extensions-off reset does not correct
your problem. When you perform your next HotSync operation, you can
restore any data that you previously synchronized to your computer. To
perform a hard reset, do the following:
1. Hold down the Power button
on the front of your console.
2. While holding down the Power button , use the tip of your stylus to
gently press and release the reset button.
3. When the Palm logo appears, release the Power button.
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When I tap an area on my screen, something else gets highlighted or I have to tap above or below my
target.
4. When a message appears on the console screen warning that all data
stored on the console is about to be erased, do one of the following:
•
Complete the hard reset by pressing the Function button on the front
panel of the console. The Digitizer screen appears.
•
Cancel the hard reset by press the Home button
soft reset instead.
, and perform a
NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, the current date and time are
retained. Formats, Preferences, and other settings are restored to their
factory default settings.
When I tap an area on my screen, something else gets
highlighted or I have to tap above or below my target.
If this happens, the console screen needs to be realigned:
1. Press the Home button
2. Select the Prefs category
.
.
3. Select Calibration.
4. Tap Touch Screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
I’m having trouble synchronizing with my computer.
If you’re having problems performing a HotSync operation, the following may
help you:
1. Check the README file on your Zodiac desktop software CD. It includes
information on HotSync operations and other topics, including tips,
recent important changes, and any known incompatibilities between
your Zodiac and other hardware and software.
2. Make sure you installed the Zodiac desktop software CD. If not, follow the
instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the software.
3. Make sure the HotSync icon ™ appears in the Windows system tray. If
not, click the Windows Start button, select All Programs, choose Palm
Desktop, and open HotSync Manager.
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When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy.
4. Perform a HotSync operation. (Connect your console to your computer
and press the HotSync button.)
Did it work? If yes, the problem is fixed! If not, please continue and try a
HotSync operation after each of the following steps until the problem is
fixed.
5. Click the HotSync Manager icon in the Windows system tray. Verify that
Local USB is checked. If not, click it.
6. Check the USB cable connections. Try another USB port. If the USB cable is
plugged into a port on the front of your computer, plug your cable into a
USB port on the back of your computer. Our testing revealed that back
USB ports are more reliable than front USB ports.
7. Eliminate any USB conflicts. Disconnect any other USB devices, including
hubs, and make sure that the cable is still firmly connected to the USB
port on the back of the computer. It is best if the Zodiac cable is
connected directly to your computer’s USB port.
If everything listed above fails, the problem may be a bad HotSync Cable. If
you have access to another Zodiac HotSync cable, try it. If not, please contact
our Customer Service department for additional assistance.
When playing a game, the graphics are slow and choppy.
There are a few features that can affect the performance of some games. If the
graphics on your game are not running smoothly, check these things:
1. If the Bluetooth radio is on, press and hold the Bluetooth button
turn it off.
2. If background music is active, tap the Music Controls icon
Bar, pause music playback, and then try your game again.
to
in the Status
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I beamed (or sent) one of my Zodiac games to my friend and it won’t run on his device.
I beamed (or sent) one of my Zodiac games to my friend and it
won’t run on his device.
•
•
Most games will only run on Zodiac consoles.
•
Some games require multiple files to run properly and beaming may
not send all the files, causing the game to crash when launched on the
receiving Zodiac console.
Games purchased from the Tapwave store are signed to the serial
number of the purchaser’s Zodiac. If the game is run on another Zodiac
console, it may run in demo mode or it may not run at all.
I’m using an SD/MMC card reader to load files directly onto an
expansion card. What folder should I use?
use?
If you’re using an SD/MMC card reader to install files to an expansion card, you
must place the files in the following folders for your console to recognize
them.
Extension
Folder
File Type
PRC
/PALM/Launcher/
Palm OS application
PDB
/PALM/Launcher/
Palm OS database
JPG
/DCIM/
Photo
JPEG
/DCIM/
Photo
MP3
/AUDIO/
Music
WAD, CFL, etc.
/PALM/Programs/(game)
Game ID
NOTE: When you install files with a HotSync operation the appropriate file
types are automatically placed in the correct directories on the expansion card.
How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone?
The following steps assume you have GPRS service on your phone and that
you have the User ID and Password for your GPRS service.
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How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled phone?
Here are the steps to connect via GPRS on the Zodiac:
1. Press the Home button
2. Select the Prefs category
.
.
3. Select Connection.
4. Tap New to create a new connection.
5. Enter the following settings:
•
•
•
Name. Enter GPRS as the name of the connection.
Connect to. Tap the pick list and select Local Network.
Via. Tap the pick list and select Bluetooth.
6. Tap the Tap to Find button and discover the phone.
7. From the pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen, select Network.
8. Tap New to create a new network service.
9. Enter your username and password for your GPRS service, this is carrier
dependent.
10.From the Connection pick list, select GPRS (the connection you just
created).
11.Tap Details.
12.On the Details screen, tap Script.
13.Enter the following script:
Send: ATD*99***<CID>#
Send: CR
Wait For: CONNECT
End:
NOTE: Some of the script settings are carrier-specific. Please verify
this information with your wireless carrier.
ATD*98***<CID># may be used for some carriers.
Replace <CID> with the CID number your phone uses to connect to the network
(usually 1 or 2). This can be found in the settings on the phone.
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How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer?
How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled computer?
1. Press the Home button
.
2. Select the Prefs category
.
3. Select Connection.
4. Tap New to create a new connection.
5. Enter the following settings:
•
•
•
Name. Enter BT PC as the name of the connection.
Connect to. Tap the pick list and select PC.
Via. Tap the pick list and select Bluetooth.
6. Tap the Tap to Find button and discover the PC.
7. When the Discover Results screen appears, select your PC from the list,
and then tap OK.
NOTE: You must set up Internet Connection Sharing within Windows to
allow an Internet connection through the PC.
How do I connect to my Bluetooth-enabled access point?
Follow these steps to create a Bluetooth connection to a wireless LAN access
point:
1. Press the Home button
2. Select the Prefs category
.
.
3. Select Connection.
4. Tap New to create a new connection.
5. Enter the following settings:
•
•
•
Name. Enter BT LAN as the name of the connection.
Connect to. Tap the pick list and select Local Network.
Via. Tap the pick list and select Bluetooth.
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I just downloaded and installed a game. I’m now getting an error that I’m missing a file.
6. Tap the Tap to Find button and discover the PC.
7. When the Discover Results screen appears, select the device you want to
connect to from the list, and then tap OK.
NOTE: You will need a username and password to connect to the access point.
I just downloaded and installed a game. I’m
I’m now getting an
error that I’m
I’m missing a file.
Some games have their own installers instead of using the standard Palm
Install Tool. These installers place all the appropriate files (CFL files) onto the
Zodiac console, either in main memory or on a card. Check the folders in the
downloaded file for an INSTALLER.EXE file and run it. Most games of this type
come with a TXT file with further instructions.
Also make sure the file you are trying to install is not a compressed file, such as
a ZIP or SIT file. If the application is compressed, you must decompress the file
before installing it. Right click the ZIP file, extract all files, and then run the
INSTALLER.EXE file.
I’m having trouble establishing a network
network connection.
If you have problems connecting to a network using TCP/IP, you can display
information to troubleshoot the problem. You can display expanded Service
Connection Progress messages. You can also display the Network Log to see
all communication between your modem and dial-in server during login. This
information can help your ISP or your System Administrator identify where
and why the login communication fails.
In addition, check with your system administrator whether a DNS number is
required. If a number is required but not entered, the connection may fail. If a
DNS number is required but not entered, logging on to your network may
appear successful. However, the connection fails if you try to use an
application or look up information. See page 134 for information on entering
a DNS number.
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How do I view progress messages during network login?
How do I view progress messages during network login?
1. In the Network Preferences screen, tap Connect. See page 139 for more
information on connecting to your ISP or dial-in service.
2. To see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, move the
analog controller
Down during login.
How do I view the Network Log?
1. In the Network Preferences screen, tap the Menu icon
.
2. From the Options menu, select View Log.
3. Tap the Up and Down arrows of the scroll bar to see the entire Network
Log.
4. Tap Done.
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Regulatory
Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Important Note: FCC
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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Index
Numerics
24-hour clock 129
A
accented characters 37
access restrictions 149
accounts 18
Acid Solitaire 66
Action buttons 20
activities 92
adding
categories 46, 76
expansion cards 158
add-on applications 49, 51, 178
Address Book
See also Organizer applications
adding custom fields 90
adding entries to events from 97
adding notes 82
categorizing records for 74
creating records for 71, 86–87
default categories for 75
deleting records from 74
duplicating entries for 88
editing categories for 76
editing entries 88, 89
finding records 77
opening 85
overview 85, 86
setting preferences for 90
sorting records in 80, 90
viewing entries 88
Address Entry Details dialog 89
Address icon 85
Address List view 88, 89
addressing e-mail 88
adjusting
screen orientation 23
volume 23, 54, 143
Agenda view 106
Agenda view icon 106
alarm clock 68
Alarm icon 100
Alarm Preset check box 155
Alarm Vibrate setting 143
alarms
accessing 69
adjusting volume for 69, 143
delaying 101
responding to 154
selecting sounds for 69, 102, 155
setting 100
specifying duration for 102
specifying preferences for 102
specifying repeat intervals for 155
types described 154, 157
alerts 26
See also alarms; reminders
All Day button 95
All view list 24
alphabet 35
alphabetic keyboard 39
alternate writing strokes 131
analog clock 69
analog controller 16, 20
calibrating 125
application buttons 28
applications
See also Organizer applications
adding add-on 49, 178
beaming 162, 169
common tasks for 71
connecting to 140
copying 17, 161
creating categories for 45, 46
default categories for 75
deleting 51, 163
displaying information about 160
documentation for 11
getting information on 48
importing from 41
installing 147
launching from expansion cards 159
locating text in 78, 79
managing 43
Using Your Zodiac Console 189
navigating through 29
opening 24, 25, 44
shortcuts for 48, 141
organizing 45
running 16
Applications Launcher. See Home screen
applying fonts 84
appointments 92, 103, 154
archives 74
arranging icons 45
Ascending setting 69
Attention icon 26
Attention Manager 154–157
audible alarms 157
Auto-off after setting 15, 130
Autotext features 38
setting preferences 124
turning on/off 15, 124
boilerplates. See shortcuts
Bonus Software applications 17, 49
Box control 28
brightness control 23, 26, 131
buddy lists 124
built-in applications 51
See also Organizer applications
business cards 168
buttons
application 28
back panel 21
Calculator 121
front panel 19
not responding 179
B
C
back panel 21
Background Playback preference 58
Background preference 47
backgrounds 47
backing up data 158
backing up files 16
backing up shortcuts 147
Backspace stroke 35
battery 14–15
extending life of 15, 56, 130
Beam command 162
Beam Receive setting 15, 130, 169
Beam Status dialog 168, 169
beaming
applications 169
from expansion cards 162
individual records 168
overview 167
tips for 168
turning off 130
blinking alarm indicator 157
blinking cursor 34
Bluetooth button 19, 124
Bluetooth radio
playing multi-player games from 67
sending information with 167, 170
cable 13, 130, 173, 177
calculations
displaying 122
performing 120, 121
storing in memory 121
Calculator 120–122
buttons described 121
Calculator icon 120
calendar 103, 127, 128
See also Date Book
calibrating touch-screen 16, 125
Calibration Preferences screen 125
call waiting 133
calling cards 134
capitalization 71
CardInfo application 164
categories
assigning records to 74, 75
assigning to addresses 89
assigning To Do items to 119
attaching notes to 110
changing 76
creating 46, 76
default application 75
deleting 47, 77
displaying 75, 90
organizing applications in 45
Using Your Zodiac Console 190
renaming 46, 76
selecting 43
viewing most recent 90
Category command 45, 46, 47
Category View
opening 45
removing categories from 47, 77
selecting categories in 24, 44
Change Repeat dialog box 98
Change Security dialog 81
changes, undoing 72
changing
addresses 88
categories 76
date/time formats 68
passwords 151, 152
records 72
scheduled events 96, 97, 99
screen orientation 23
shortcuts 142
To Do priorities 117
character sets 27, 32
characters
deleting 35
drawing accented 37
shortcuts for entering 38
writing special 35, 36–37, 138
charging battery 14–15
chime tones 143
clock 127, 128, 129
Clock application 68–70
Clock icon 68
Color Theme preference 47, 58, 63, 131
command toolbar 30
communications 125
company names 87, 90, 139
company phone lists 176
Compress Day View option 108
conduit (defined) 147
configurations 125, 140, 172
multiple handsets 176
conflicting events 107
Connection Preferences screen 125–127
connection protocol 134
connection software 18
connections
automatic 124
external keyboards 41
requirements for 12
selecting configurations for 140
selecting network 133
setting device type for 126
setting ISP 139
setting preferences 125–127
setting up HotSync 13
setting up remote 132, 136
terminating 139
testing 140
troubleshooting 186–187
conserving battery power 15, 56, 130
console screen. See touch-screen
contact information 87, 139
contacts. See Address Book
continuous events
changing 99
defined 93
scheduling 92, 98, 99
controller. See analog controller
Copy command 73, 161
Copy dialog box 162
copying
applications 17, 161
photos 65
text 73
correcting interference 188
country information 129
CPUs 21, 40, 125, 173
system requirements for 12
cradle 13, 130, 173, 177
creating
business cards 168
categories 46, 76
login scripts 136
memos 111
records 71
shortcuts 142
song lists 54
untimed events 97
user profiles 176–177
Using Your Zodiac Console 191
current dates 69, 128
customizing
console 123
Home screen 45
HotSync Manager 147–148
Cut command 72
D
data
backing up 158
editing 38
entering 28, 32, 41
shortcuts for 38, 142
importing 41
overwriting 147
paging through 29
preserving 16, 174
restoring 180
selecting all 73
synchronizing 40, 144, 153
transferring 167
databases 41, 147, 162, 163
Date & Time Preferences screen 127–129
Date Book
See also Organizer applications
adding addresses to events from 97
changing views 103, 107
creating records for 71
displaying conflicting events 107
finding records in 77, 79
opening 92
overview 92
purging records from 74
removing repeating events 73
rescheduling events for 97, 99
scheduling events 93–97, 98
tips for 99
setting alarms for 100, 102, 155
setting preferences for 108
Date Book icon 92
date formats 68, 130
dates
displaying current 69
displaying photo 61
selecting event 96, 99, 100
setting 68, 117, 128
shortcuts for entering 38
sorting on 118
day events 93
Day view 94
setting display options for 107, 108
Daylight Saving option 129
defaults 75, 129, 181
Delete command 73, 163
Delete dialog box 51, 164
deleting
applications 51, 163
categories 47, 77
characters 35
events 156
notes 83
Palm Desktop software 52
passwords 151, 152, 153
pictures 63
records 73, 74
repeating events 73
shortcuts 142
songs 56
text 72
desktop organizers 18, 40, 174
Desktop Overwrites Handheld option 174
desktop setup 14
desktop software. See Palm Desktop
Details dialog 127, 134
dialing mode 126
dialing preferences 126, 133
dialog boxes 31
dial-up connections 125, 126, 127, 139
digitizer 16
Discovery Results screen 170
Display Options command 107
Display Options dialog 108
displaying
addresses 88
applications 24
appointments 103
calculations 122
categories 75, 90
conflicting events 107
current date 69
Home screen 26
Using Your Zodiac Console 192
international keyboard 40
memos 112
menus 45
onscreen keyboard 39
photos 60
priorities 115, 119
private records 81, 82, 89
song lists 54
tips 31
videos 15
DNS numbers 135, 136
documentation 11
Domain Naming System (DNS) 135
downloading records 86
drivers 140
due dates 117, 119
Duplicate Record command 88
E
Edit Categories dialog 46, 47
Edit Categories option 76
edit line 72
Edit menu 72
edit mode 72
editing 72, 88, 89, 142
See also changing
editing commands 38
e-mail 88
Enable infrared communication 171
End Time setting 109
entering data 28, 32, 41
shortcuts for 38
entering passwords 81, 139
escape characters 138
events
adding addresses to 97
changing preferences for 108
creating untimed 97
deleting 156
displaying conflicting 107
displaying time bars for 108
entering descriptions for 94, 97
rescheduling 96, 97, 99
scheduling 93–97, 98
tips for 99
setting alarms for 100, 102
setting duration for 93, 94, 95
types described 92
Expand/Collapse icon 26
expansion cards
accessing applications on 159
adding 158
beaming from 162
copying from 161
copying pictures to 65
displaying information for 160, 164
reformatting 165
removing songs from 56
renaming 165
uploading pictures to 62
uploading songs to 55
viewing songs on 54
expansion slots 21
extending battery life 15, 56, 130
extensions-off reset 180
external keyboards 41
F
FAQs 178
file formats 41
files
backing up 16
caution for copying 17
importing from 41
sharing 158
synchronizing 147
Find dialog box 78
Find icon 26
finding records 77–79
Font command 84
fonts 84
forgetting passwords 153
Format Card command 165
formats 41, 68
specifying default 129
Using Your Zodiac Console 193
formatting expansion cards 165
freeing memory 51
front panel 19
Full-Screen mode 60
Function button 20
G
games
adjusting volume for 143
installing third-party 49
playing 66
General Preferences screen 130–131
gestures 38
Go to Date dialog box 96
Graffiti 2 area. See Input Area
Graffiti 2 demo 32
Graffiti 2 Help command 73
Graffiti 2 Help file 37
Graffiti 2 Preferences screen 131
Graffiti 2 ShortCuts 38
backing up 147
Graffiti handwriting software 32–39
editing commands for 38
tips for 35
grouping applications 45
H
handwriting software 32–39
editing commands for 38
tips for 35
hard resets 152, 180
Headphone Bass preference 58
Headphone Bass setting 143
headphones 15, 22
help 17, 31
Hide Records setting 151
hiding records 81, 150
High Score Service conduits 147
Hold command 57
Hold state 56
Home button 20, 26, 159
Home category 159
Home screen
customizing 45
displaying menus in 45
managing applications from 43–45
opening 26
overview 24
setting preferences for 47
horizontal orientation (screen) 23, 26
HotSync button 145
HotSync cables 13, 130
HotSync command 147
HotSync connector 21
HotSync Manager
configuring for infrared devices 172
customizing 147–148
running 145, 146
HotSync operations
creating user profiles for 176–177
disabling chime tones for 143
initializing 144
IR ports and 171
multiple devices and 175
performing 40, 144–146, 171, 173
setting defaults for 148
setting options for 146–147
setting up connections for 13
upgrades and 174
HotSync technology 12, 144
I
icons 24, 45
displaying alphabetical list of 48
idle 135
image files 59, 61
importing data 41
Info command 48, 160, 178
Info dialog box 160
Info screen 48
infrared devices 172
Input Area 26, 27, 131
entering data in 33
Input Area Position setting 131
Using Your Zodiac Console 194
insistent alarms 154, 156
Install conduits 147
Install Tool dialog 50
installation
applications 49, 147, 178
caution for 188
Palm Desktop 17, 174
system requirements for 12
installer 17
interference 188
international keyboard 40
Internet
connecting to 125, 134, 139
creating login scripts for 136
creating service templates for 132
IP addresses 135, 136
IR port
beaming from 167, 168, 169
location of 21
performing HotSync operations with 171–173
ISPs 125, 132, 139
creating login scripts for 136
J
joystick. See analog controller
K
keyboard
connecting to external 41
entering data from 27, 40
opening onscreen 39, 73
Keyboard command 73
keyboard shortcuts 30
L
landscape orientation 23, 26
laptops 171, 173
launching applications 160
LED display 14
lines, selecting entire 72
locating records 77–79
Lock & Turn Off option 152
lock icons 162, 163, 169
locking console 151, 152
Login Script dialog 136
login scripts 136–138
Look Up option 77
Lost Password setting 153
lowercase letters 33
M
macros. See shortcuts
maintenance 177
Mask records setting 81, 150
mathematical calculator 120
Media category icon 59
meetings 92
Memo List 111, 112
Memo Pad 110–112
See also Organizer applications
categorizing records for 74
creating records for 71
default categories for 75
deleting records from 74
editing categories for 76
finding records in 77, 79
manually arranging records in 80
reviewing entries in 112
setting preferences for 112
sorting records in 80
Memo Pad icon 110
memory 51, 74, 111
memory cards. See expansion cards
memos 110, 111, 112
sorting 112
menu bar 26
Menu command stroke 38
Menu icon 26
menus
arranging icons on 24, 45
choosing commands 29, 30
displaying 26, 45
messages 110, 154
Microsoft Outlook 18, 144
migration 174–175
mobile phones 125, 167
modems 125, 126, 127
Using Your Zodiac Console 195
Month view 105
setting display options for 107, 108
Month view icon 105
moving
applications 45
icons 45
MP3 files. See Music application
MP3 player 53
multi-player games 67
multi-stroke characters 33
music, listening to 15
Music application
beaming from 167
creating song lists for 54
removing songs from 56
running 53–56
setting preferences for 57
uploading songs to 55
music control 26
Music Control dialog box 26
Music Controls icon 26
Music icon 53
Mute icon 23, 26
My Stuff category 68
N
naming
categories 46, 76
console 175
user profiles 176
navigating 25, 29
navigational controls 29
Navigator. See analog controller
Network Log 187
Network Preferences screen 132–139
networks
connecting to 126, 133, 134
setting login scripts for 136–138
setting preferences for 132
troubleshooting connections for 187
new lines 111
news readers 139
non-ASCII characters 138
note icon 83
notes 82, 83, 110
See also Memo Pad
notifications 154
numbers
entering 32, 33, 39
formatting 130
shortcuts for 38
tips for writing 35
numeric keyboard 39
O
One button Quick Launch from Home Screen
preference 48
online help 17
onscreen keyboard 27, 39–40
opening 73
Open to All Applications preference 48
opening
Address Book 85
applications 24, 25, 44
shortcuts for 48, 141
Calculator 120
Category View 45
Clock application 68
Date Book 92
Home screen 26, 159
Info screen 48
Memo Pad 110
onscreen keyboard 39, 73
Photos application 59
Stroke Lookup screen 73
To Do List 113
options 47, 108, 146, 149
Organizer applications 40, 71, 82
changing font styles for 84
organizing applications 45
orientation (screen) 23
Orientation icon 23, 26
outdated records 74
Outlook 18, 144
overlapping events 107
overwriting data 147
Owner Preferences screen 139
Using Your Zodiac Console 196
P
paging through data 29
Palm Desktop
compatibility with 16
importing from 41
installing 12, 17, 174
removing 52
synchronizing with 144, 147
upgrades and 174
Palm OS devices 167
Palm Powered devices 167
passkeys 124
passwords
entering 81, 139
recovering 153
saving 133
setting 151, 152
upgrades and 174
Paste command 73
PCs 21, 40, 125, 173
system requirements for 12
pen. See stylus
personal information 87, 139
phone book. See Address Book
phone drivers 140
phone lists 176
Phone Lookup command 79
Phone Lookup option 78, 97, 111, 114
phone numbers. See telephone numbers
Phone Preferences screen 140
Photos
setting preferences for 63
Photos application 59–65
ordering pictures in 60
uploading pictures to 62
Photos icon 59
Pick list control 28
picture lists 60, 63
pictures
copying 65
deleting 63
managing 59
rotating 61
uploading to console 62
viewing location of 61
PIM. See Organizer applications
Play/Pause button 54
playback 54
playing games 66
portrait orientation 23
ports 21
Power button 19
Power Controls icon 23, 26
preferences 47, 57, 123
Preferences command 47
Prefs category 123
preserving data 16, 174
printing 16
prioritizing To Do items 115, 117
Private check box 81
private records 81, 82, 117, 150
caution for deleting passwords and 153
profiles 17, 176, 177
naming 176
progress messages 187
punctuation marks 36
Purge command 74
purging records 74, 116
Q
Quick Launch 48, 141
Quick Launch preference 141
quick strokes 30
R
radial menu 24, 45
radiation exposure 188
radio. See Bluetooth radio
rearranging icons 45
reboots 152, 179, 180
receiving information 15
Recent Calculations command 122
recharging battery 14
Record Completion Date option 119
records
assigning passwords to 151
attaching notes 82
beaming 168
Using Your Zodiac Console 197
categorizing 74–75
caution for deleting passwords and 153
creating 71
defined 71
deleting 73
displaying private 81, 82, 89
downloading 86
duplicating 88
editing 72
finding 77–79
hiding 81, 150
manually arranging 80
marking as private 81, 117
purging 74, 116
receiving 170
saving 74
sorting 79–80
recovering passwords 153
recurring events. See repeating events
reminders
creating 113
responding to 154, 156
setting alarms for 100, 102
viewing 156
Reminders dialog box 154, 156
closing temporarily 157
remote computers 125
remote connections 132, 136, 186
removing. See deleting
Rename Card command 165
Rename Custom Fields command 90
Rename Custom Fields dialog 91
renaming
categories 46, 76
expansion cards 165
Repeat button 54
Repeat check box 98
repeat intervals 99, 155
Repeating Event dialog 99
repeating events
changing 99
defined 93
displaying 108
removing 73
scheduling 92, 98, 99
replacing stylus 25
replaying songs 53, 54
rescheduling events 96, 97, 99
Reset button 21, 179
resets 152, 179, 180
responding to alarms 154
responding to reminders 156
restoring data 180
restricting access 149
Rotate icon. See Orientation icon
rotating photos 61
S
Save Archive check box 74
Save Archive Copy on PC check box 74
saving
passwords 133
records 74
schedules 92, 107
scheduling events 93–97, 98
tips for 99
screen
adjusting brightness 23, 131
adjusting orientation of 23
calibrating 16, 125
described 20
enlarging 26
navigating through 25
replacing backgrounds for 47
restrictions for 25
scroll bar slider 29
scrolling 29, 54, 77
Search icon. See Find icon
searches, halting 78
searching 26, 77, 79
security 81, 133, 139, 174
Security application 149–153
Security command 81, 82
security options 149
Select All command 73
Select Business Card command 168
Send command 162
sending information 167, 170
See also beaming
Using Your Zodiac Console 198
Service Connection Progress messages 139, 187
service templates 132, 134, 136
Set Time & Date command 68
Set Time dialog 94, 95, 96
setting
alarms 100, 102
passwords 151, 152
preferences 47, 123
setup instructions 16
sharing files 158
Shift command 36, 37
Shift indicator arrow 36
Shift stroke 36, 37
ShortCut Preferences screen 141
ShortCut symbol 39
shortcuts 30, 31, 38
backing up 147
creating 142
Show Categories option 119
Show Completed Items option 116, 119
Show Daily Repeating Evts option 108
Show Due Dates option 117, 119
Show Only Due Items option 119
Show Priorities option 115, 119
Show Records option 82
Show Time Bars option 108
Show Timed Events option 108
Show Untimed Events option 108
Shuffle button 54, 60
silent alarms 100
Slide Duration pick list 63
slide shows 60, 63
slider arrows 29
SMS software 167
Snooze button 101, 155, 157
soft resets 179
song list
creating 54
removing songs from 56
scrolling through 54
songs
assigning to alarms 69
deleting 56
replaying 53, 54
selecting 54
uploading to console 55
sorting
addresses 90
memos 112
records 79–80
To Do List items 118
Sound Preferences screen 143
sound tracks 53
sounds
disabling 143
interrupting 154
setting for alarms 69, 102, 155
speakers 15, 20, 23, 54
special characters 36–37, 138
spreadsheets 41
start dates (events) 99, 100
Start Time setting 109
start times (events) 95, 108
starting Zodiac console 16
static electricity 177
Status Bar 26, 131
Stay on in Cradle setting 130
Stop Music on Exit preference 58
stopwatch 68, 69, 70
storage 158
storing songs 54
Stroke Lookup screen 32, 73
Stunt Car Extreme 66
stylus 21, 22, 25
replacing 25
stylus channel 21
subtle alarms 157
symbols 32, 33, 36
synchronizing data 40, 144, 153
See also HotSync operations
System Color Theme 131
System conduits 147
System Lockout dialog 152, 153
system requirements 12
system reset 180
system sounds 143
Using Your Zodiac Console 199
T
tapping 25
Tapwave web site 147
tasks. See To Do List
TCP/IP settings 134, 139
TCP/IP software 132
telephone numbers
See also Address Book
adding to phone lists 176
dialing 133
entering 78, 139
selecting 88
temporarily storing 110
telephones
selecting model 127
setting modem connections for 126–127
setting network connections for 133
templates. See shortcuts
testing connections 140
text
editing 38
entering 32, 33, 39, 114
creating shortcuts for 142
locating 78, 79
replacing 79
selecting 72, 73
temporarily storing 110
third-party applications 49
thumbnails 60
time 68, 94, 128
See also clock
time bars 108
time formats 68, 130
time zones 128
timed events
changing to untimed 97
defined 93
displaying 108
scheduling 92, 94, 96
timeouts 135
timer 68, 69, 70
timestamps 39, 61
Tips icon 31
To Do Item Details dialog 117
To Do List
See also Organizer applications
categorizing records for 74
checking completed items 106, 116
creating items for 71, 114, 115
default categories for 75
displaying items 119
editing categories for 76
finding records in 77, 79
hiding items in 117
opening 113
overview 113
purging records from 74, 116
setting preferences 118–119
setting priorities 115, 117
sorting items 79, 118
To Do List icon 113
To Do Preferences dialog 119
toolbar 30
See also Status Bar
touch-screen
adjusting brightness 23, 131
adjusting orientation of 23
calibrating 16, 125
described 20
enlarging 26
navigating through 25
replacing backgrounds for 47
restrictions for 25
transferring data 167
See also beaming
travel setup 14
Trigger buttons 19
troubleshooting 178
turning off console 15, 19, 130
turning on Zodiac console 19
U
ultra-light setup 14
unauthorized users 149
Undo command 72
Unfiled category 74, 170
uninstalling desktop software 52
Using Your Zodiac Console 200
untimed events
defined 93
displaying 108
scheduling 92, 96
setting silent alarms for 100
upgrades 13, 174–175
uploading
pictures 62
songs 55
uppercase letters 33
user accounts 18
user names 17, 133, 139
user profiles
creating 176–177
multiple consoles and 17
selecting 177
Users command 176
Utilities category 164
V
Version button 161
vertical orientation (screen) 23
vibrating alarms 143
videos 15
viewing
addresses 88
applications 24
appointments 103
calculations 122
categories 75
conflicting events 107
current date 69
Home screen 26
international keyboard 40
memos 112
menus 45
onscreen keyboard 39
photos 60
priorities 115, 119
private records 81, 82, 89
song lists 54
tips 31
videos 15
visual alarms 157
volume
adjusting 23, 54, 143
caution for 15, 22
setting alarm 69, 143
volume control 26
W
warm resets 180
Web browsers 139
web site (Tapwave) 147
Week view 103–104
Week view icon 103
weekly events 92
Welcome application 32
Windows system requirements 12
writing area. See Input Area
writing strokes
demo for 32
enabling alternate 131
guidelines for 33
special characters and 36
tips for 35
Z
Zodiac console
adding expansion cards for 158
components described 19–21
configuring 125, 176
connecting to 132
customizing 123
deleting applications from 163
installing applications for 147
locking/unlocking 151, 152, 153
maintaining 177
migrating to 174–175
overview 12
providing contact information for 87
resetting 152, 179, 180
running multiple 175
selecting user profiles for 177
setting idle timeout for 135
setting up 14, 16
starting 16
supported file formats for 41
turning off 15, 19, 130
upgrading 13, 174–175
Using Your Zodiac Console 201